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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 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Engine Top Cover, Plastic Retainers And Fasteners
    GM856569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the 2 fasteners.
  2. Remove the 2 plastic retainers.
  3. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
    4. Fig 2: CMP Sensor, Hold-Down Bolt And Electrical Connector
    GM181686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the CMP electrical connector (3).
  5. Remove the 1 CMP sensor hold-down bolt (2).
  6. Remove the CMP sensor (1) from the cylinder head.
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