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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1359 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK LOCK 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or RUN position.
    2. Fig 1: Cable Connected To Upper Bracket
    GM889882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the cable to the upper bracket.
    3. Fig 2: Cable Clamp Connected
    GM889885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the cable clamp.
  4. Shift the manual selector to Neutral.
    5. Fig 3: Unlocking Lock Tab On Cable Adjustment Assembly
    GM889886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a small screwdriver, unlock the lock tab on the cable adjustment assembly (1).
    6. Fig 4: Park Lock Cable Through Hole Of Shift Lever Plate
    GM889889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the park lock cable through the hole of the shift lever plate, then press the retainer into the shift lever plate.
    7. Fig 5: Disconnecting/Connecting Park Lock Cable From Shift Lock Lever
    GM859215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the park lock cable to the shift lock lever.
  8. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the ACC or RUN position and the manual lever is in the Neutral position.
  9. Press the lock tab on the cable adjustment assembly.
  10. Check park lock cable for proper operation.
  11. Install the front floor console cover. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  12. Install the front floor trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  13. Install the instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  14. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  15. Install the bezel. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
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