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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1589 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT (4.3L ENGINE)REMOVAL 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 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: The cruise control cable does not require mechanical adjusting after replacement. The cruise control module internally adjusts the cable. Refer to Cruise Control Description And Operation (4.3L)   or Cruise Control Description And Operation (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, And 8.1L)   or Cruise Control Description And Operation (6.6L)   for the complete operational details.
  1. Disconnect the cruise control cable locator clip from the outboard rectangular hole in the routing bracket at the left front corner of the engine.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control cable conduit fitting from the round hole in the engine cable bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnect Cruise Control Cable Conduit Fitting
    G01577574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the cruise control cable engine-end fitting from the stud on the throttle lever.
  4. Disconnect the cruise control cable fitting from the cruise control module.
  5. Disconnect the cruise control cable bead from the fitting on the cruise control module ribbon.
  6. Remove the cruise control cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Cruise Control Cable
    G01577575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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