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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1342 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (INTRODUCTION) - 1.8L (LV6))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: CMP Sensor, Hold-Down Bolt And Electrical Connector
    GM181686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the CMP sensor (1) into the cylinder head.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the hold-down bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  3. Connect the CMP electrical connector (3).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Engine Top Cover, Plastic Retainers And Fasteners
    GM856569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the engine cover (1).
  5. Secure the engine cover (1) with the 2 fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 2 fasteners to 8.8 N.m (77 lb in).

  6. Install the 2 plastic retainers.
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