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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 65 (SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEMS)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDINSTALLATION
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Shift Lock Solenoid: Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation
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  1. Firmly install the shift lock solenoid onto the steering column jacket assembly and the cable shift cam assembly. Connect the electrical connector. See Figure .
  2. Adjust the shift lock solenoid (with the shift lever clevis in the Neutral position) as follows way:
    1. Pull out the tab on the adjuster block side of the shift lock solenoid. See Figure .
    2. Press on the adjuster block to compress the internal adjuster spring which disengages the adjuster teeth. Slide the adjuster block as far away from the solenoid as possible. See Figure .
    3. Lock the adjuster block in place by pushing in on the tab. See Figure .
  3. Inspect the shift lock solenoid for the following items:
    1. The shift lock solenoid must lock the shift lever clevis when the shift lever clevis is put into the Park position.
    2. Depress the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the Park position.
    3. The solenoid will energize.
    4. Readjust the shift lock solenoid if needed.
  4. Install the knee bolster. See KNEE BOLSTER TRIM PANEL  .
  5. Enable the SIR system. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
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