Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Manual Lever
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  1. Remove the shift cable retaining clip.
  2. Disconnect the cable from the bracket.
  3. Remove the shift cable retaining nut, then disconnect the cable from the manual lever.
  4. Fig 2: PNP Switch And Electrical Connector
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  5. Disconnect the PNP switch electrical connector (1) from the PNP switch.
  6. Fig 3: Lock Plate, Manual Shaft Nut And Bolts
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  7. Remove 1 nut, 1 lock washer and the manual lever from the manual shaft.
  8. Unstake the lock plate (1) behind the manual shaft nut (3).
  9. Remove the manual shaft nut and the lock plate from the PNP switch.
  10. Remove the 2 bolts and the PNP switch from the transaxle.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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