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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 215 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING - (AWD))REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT SELECT CABLEINSTALLATION
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Shift Select Cable: Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the shift select cable into the bulkhead from the passenger compartment side. Install the select cable grommet retaining bolts. See Fig 1 . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Install the shift select cable into the bracket. See Figure .
  4. Install the shift select cable bracket and the 2 retaining nuts. See Figure . Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Connect the shift select cable to the cable support bracket. See Figure .
  6. Install the shift cable into the transaxle bracket, then install the retaining clip.
  7. Connect the shift select cable to the transaxle, then secure the shift select cable with one lock washer and nut. Tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Install the front heat shield on the vehicle. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Use the following procedures to install the front exhaust pipe assembly:
    1. Install the front pipe to the vehicle. See Figure .
    2. Install the front pipe to the front pipe hanger (2).
    3. Install the 2 springs and the 2 bolts to the front pipe to the TWC exhaust pipe. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    4. Install the 2 springs and the 2 bolts to the exhaust manifold. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Figure .
    5. Install the floor panel brace. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the inflatable restraint SDM in the vehicle. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
  12. Install the manual shift lever in the vehicle. See MANUAL SELECTOR  .
  13. Connect the HO2S electrical connector. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
  14. Use the following procedures to install the air cleaner assembly:
    1. Install the air cleaner element into lower air cleaner assembly. See Figure .
    2. Lower air cleaner cover (2) onto the air cleaner lower assembly.
    3. Secure the air cleaner cover (2) with the two retaining clips (3).
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
  16. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the manual selector in the Park position, attempt to manually push the vehicle. Vehicle should not move.
  17. Verify that the vehicle CANNOT be driven in the Neutral position.
  18. Verify that the vehicle can be driven in "D", "2" and "L".
  19. Verify that reverse gear DOES operate in "R".
Fig 1: Installing Shift Select Cable
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