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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1626 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.8L)INSTALLATION 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 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the gasket and the water pump.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Gasket & Water Pump
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.8L) or POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Power Steering System.
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
Install the accessory wiring junction block.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.