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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1775 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - GETRAG 5 SPEED)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHIFT CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Shift Cables, Cable Connections & Shift Cable Bracket
    GM880090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lift up the shift cable retaining clips and discard.
  2. Using the J 36346  or equivalent, disconnect the shift cable ends from the transaxle by prying on both sides with even pressure.
  3. Disconnect the shift cables from the shift cable bracket.
    4. Fig 2: Cable Retainer & Steering Gear Assembly
    GM1159548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the cable retainer from the steering gear assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Control Assembly Boot Trim
    GM1159552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the control assembly boot trim from the trim bezel.
  6. Gently pry up the window switch trim bezel.
    7. Fig 4: Electrical Connectors & Window Switch Trim Bezel
    GM1159558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the window switch trim bezel and remove the bezel.
    8. Fig 5: Shift Cables & Control Lever Assembly Housing
    GM1472902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the shift cables from the shift cable adjusters.
  9. Disconnect the shift cables from the control lever assembly housing.
  10. Remove the right side console trim panel.
  11. Pull back the carpeting from the front of the dash area.
    12. Fig 6: Shift Cable Pass-Through Grommet
    GM1159575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pry the shift cable pass-through grommet away from the opening and remove the shift cable.
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