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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1260 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE 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 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped with a supercharger:
    1. 3.1. Use J 38778  to remove the push-in retainers from the air intake ducts.
    2. 3.2. Remove the air intake ducts.
    IMPORTANT: Block the hood latch in order to prevent the hood from locking until you have installed the hood latch release cable.
  4. Squeeze the cable retainer to remove the release from the hood latch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Latch Release Cable From Hood Latch
    G01503970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL  .
  6. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to the following procedures:
  7. Tie a wire or string to the end of the hood release cable. Ensure that the end of the wire or string remains in the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
  9. Pull the carpet back to access the hood release.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Cable Retainers From Engine Compartment Side Rail
    G01503971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the nut from the parking brake bracket.
  11. Remove the bolts from the hood release handle.
  12. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
    Fig 3: Removing Hood Release Cable From Hood Release Handle
    G01503972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the grommet from the dash panel.
  14. Remove the hood latch release cable from the dash panel.
    Fig 4: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable From Dash Panel
    G01503973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.