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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 60 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDREMOVAL
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Shift Lock Solenoid: Removal
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal
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- Place the gearshift lever in Park position. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. See LEFT SIDE INSULATOR PANEL . Loosen the left front carpet to allow access to the park lock cable routing.
- Remove the 4 steering column bolts and lower the steering column. See appropriate STEERING COLUMNS article in STEERING.
- Turn the ignition key to RUN position. Slip a flat blade screwdriver into the slot provided in the ignition switch inhibitor. Depress the cable latch and pull the park lock cable from the inhibitor.
- Remove the radio and console trim plates. See CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM and CONSOLE TRIM PLATE . Remove the park lock cable at the shift control assembly. Remove the park lock cable from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to perform this step with the ignition key in any other position except RUN.
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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.