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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1775 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GETRAG 5 SPEED)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Shift Cables, Cable Connections & Shift Cable Bracket
    GM880090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using the J 36346  or equivalent, disconnect the shift cable ends from the transaxle by prying on both sides with even pressure.
  2. Disconnect the shift cables from the shift cable bracket. Discard the shift cable retaining clips.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the wheel.
  5. Remove the left inner splash shield.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Shifter Guide Bolt
    GM513880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
  7. Remove the shifter guide bolt.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Shifter And Retaining Bolts
    GM513882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the shifter retaining bolts.
  9. Remove the shifter.
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