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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1636 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFROZEN LOCK CYLINDER REPAIR
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Frozen Lock Cylinder Repair
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Frozen Lock Cylinder Repair
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.
Tools Required : J 25070 Heat Gun
Repair frozen lock cylinders due to cold weather using the following procedure:
IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces while using a heat gun.
- Apply heat to the cylinder area with a heat gun J 25070.
- Use a paper clip or similar item in order to hold the shutter door open.
- Use compressed air and a blow gun attachment in order to force air into the cylinder.
- While holding the shutter door open, inject a small amount of multi-purpose lubricant
GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.
- Work the key into the cylinder several times.
- Wipe any excess lubrication residue from the key.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.