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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1398 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the battery cable to the conduit.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable Lead, Nut & Cable Clip
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  2. Install the cable clip (3) to the bracket.
  3. Install the positive cable lead (1).
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the positive cable lead nut (2) to the starter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: View Of Battery Cable Channel & Bolt
    GM899616Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the battery cable to the channel.
  6. Install the battery cable channel.
  7. Install the battery cable channel bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: Engine Protection Shield Removed
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  8. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Generator Cable Boot, Head, Nut & Bolt
    GM899614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the generator cable lead (3).
  10. Install the generator cable nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  11. Position the generator cable boot (1).
  12. Close the clips on the retaining brackets.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Battery Cable Components
    GM899613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the positive terminal bolt (1) that secures the harness to the junction block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Connect the positive battery cable (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the positive cable to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  15. Connect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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  • • 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.
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