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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1414 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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. Remove the left front door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Envoy, Envoy XUV) , Grille Replacement (TrailBlazer) , Grille Replacement (Bravada) or Grille Replacement (Rainier) in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement  .
    5. Fig 1: Disconnecting Hood Latch Cable From Latch
    GM742161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
  6. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
  7. Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender.
  8. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp housing panel and the radiator.
    9. Fig 2: Pushing Cable Grommet Through Bulkhead
    GM740669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Push the cable grommet (1) through the bulkhead and into the interior of the vehicle.
  10. Remove the nut (2) attaching the hood release handle (3) to the cowl trim panel on the left side.
  11. Remove the cable from the release handle (3).
  12. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
  13. Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
  14. Remove the cable from the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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