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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1214 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the return hose from the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
  3. Remove the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt from the frame.
  4. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the retaining clips on the frame.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cooler Pipe/Hose
    G01673019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the clamps on the steering gear.
  6. Remove the wiring harness clip from the cooler pipe/hose.
  7. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the steering gear.
  8. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Cooler Pipe/Hose & Wiring Harness Clip
    G01673020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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