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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 65 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)ADJUSTMENTSSHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Shift Lock Solenoid

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Shift Lock Solenoid
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NOTE: This following procedure is accomplished with steering column removed from vehicle. For adjustment in-vehicle adjustment, see SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

Shift lock solenoid is located on steering column. See Fig 1 . Pull locking tab outward from adjusting block. See Fig 2 . Press on adjusting block to disengage adjusting teeth. Slide adjuster block as far away from solenoid as possible. Lock adjuster block in place by pushing inward on tab. Ensure proper system operation.

Fig 1: Locating Shift Lock Solenoid
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