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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1398 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose. Refer to Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve and/or Hose Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Starter & Related Components
    GM754358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the battery positive lead from the solenoid (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid S-Terminal Lead & Nut
    GM1380362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead nut (1) from the solenoid.
  5. Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead (2) from the solenoid.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Starter Mount Bolt & Nut
    GM759316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the starter mount bolt and nut (1, 2).
  7. Remove the starter motor.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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