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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1300 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRUISE CONTROL 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 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the cruise control servo cable (4) to the servo lever (1).
Install the cruise control cable (4) to the bracket. Secure the cable with the screw (5).

Fig 1: Installing Cruise Control Servo Cable To Servo Lever
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the cruise control servo cover (1) by applying slight downward pressure to the cover until the tabs (2) lock.

Fig 2: Installing Cruise Control Servo Cover
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Install the cruise control cable (2) to the throttle lever (3).
Opening the throttle lever by hand will aide in the installation of the cruise control cable.
Install the cruise control cable (2) to accelerator cable bracket.
Install the cruise control cable to the cable guide clips.
Adjust the cable adjusting locknuts to allow slight freedom of movement between the cruise control cable and the throttle lever.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Secure the cruise control cable locknuts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the cruise control cable adjusting locknuts to 6 N.m (52 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Cruise Control Cable To Accelerator Cable Bracket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

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.