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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 637 (BATTERY)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | ||
| A/C Compressor Mounting Fasteners (LX5) | |||
| Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Front Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Rear Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft | |
| Battery Cables to Battery Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Battery Cable to Rear Fuse Block Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Battery Negative Cable to Floor Pan Bolt | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft | |
| Battery Positive Cable to Remote Positive Terminal Nut (LX5) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft | |
| Battery Positive Cable to Remote Positive Terminal Nut (L47) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in | |
| Battery Retainer Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft | |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt (LX5) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Engine Ground Cable Bolt (L47) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Generator Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut | 12.5 N.m | 111 lb in | |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (LX5) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft | |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (L47) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft | |
| Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in | |
| Starter Solenoid "S" Terminal Nut (LX5) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in | |
| Starter Solenoid "S" Terminal Nut (L47) | 4 N.m | 35 lb in | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.