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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 367 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION)IGNITION SYSTEMSDISTRIBUTORREMOVAL
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Ignition Systems: Distributor: Removal
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal
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- Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine cover. See ENGINE COVER under MISCELLANEOUS. Remove air cleaner assembly. See AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY under AIR INDUCTION. Remove air intake resonator assembly.
- Reference mark spark plug wires at distributor cap for reassembly. Slightly twist all spark plug wires and ignition coil wire at distributor cap. Remove all spark plug wires and ignition coil wire at distributor cap by pulling on the wire boot.
- Disconnect harness connector at base of distributor. Remove distributor cap retaining screws and distributor cap. See Fig 1 . Using a grease pencil, mark position of the distributor rotor in relation to the distributor housing. Make another mark on the intake manifold in relation to the mark made on the distributor housing.
- Remove distributor hold-down bolt. Lift distributor upward while observing counterclockwise rotation of distributor rotor. Once distributor is fully removed, place a second reference mark on the distributor housing in relation to the distributor rotor position. See Figure .
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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.