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

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Control Lever Assembly, Bracket & Nuts
    GM1159589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the control lever assembly to the control lever assembly bracket.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the control lever nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Shifter Neutral Lock Clip
    GM873345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the shift cables to the control lever assembly.
  4. With the shift cable ends in the adjusters, adjust the cables by pushing the shifter neutral lock clip. Move the shifter slightly to center the lock clip.
    5. IMPORTANT: Ensure the transaxle is in NEUTRAL.
  5. Press and lock the shift cable retainers.
  6. Pull the shifter neutral lock clip to the original position.
    7. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors & Window Switch Trim Bezel
    GM1159558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors.
  8. Connect the shift cables to the control lever assembly.
  9. Install the trim bezel.
  10. Install the control assembly boot to the trim bezel.
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