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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1137 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 4T65-E (INTRODUCTION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Proper Routing Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable
    GM161144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Properly route the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the engine compartment.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable In The Cowl
    GM161138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable through the cowl.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Retaining Clip
    GM161141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped with a column shift, perform the following steps:
    1. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the steering column bracket.
    2. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
    3. Install the automatic transaxle range selector cable to the column control lever.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Shift Cable
    GM1236459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a console shift, perform the following steps:
    1. Install the transaxle shift cable to the floor shift control.
    2. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Aztek) or Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console (Rendezvous) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console
  5. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable
    GM368792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the A/T range selector cable to the A/T range selector cable bracket.
  7. Raise the vehicle.
  8. Install the A/T range selector cable to the A/T range selector lever.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 6: Locating Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable Retaining Clip
    GM161164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the retaining clip to the automatic transaxle range selector cable.
  11. Adjust the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment .
  12. Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.
  13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.
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