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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 760 (FUEL SYSTEM)FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTIONLEAKAGE INSPECTION
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Leakage Inspection

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Leakage Inspection
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WARNING:
  • Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this, complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
  1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the fuel injector and fuel distributor as a single unit. (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Fix the fuel injector to the fuel distributor with a wire or the equivalent.
  5. Connect the fuel hose.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Ground the following PCM terminals using a jumper wire.
    • With immobilizer system: 1AR
    • Without immobilizer system: 1AQ
      Fig 1: Fixing Fuel Injector To Fuel Distributor With Wire
      G00973884Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to start the fuel pump.
    Fig 2: Identifying PCM Wiring Harness Side Connector Terminals
    G00973885Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tilt the fuel injector at an angle of 60°  to inspect for leakage.
    • If not within the specification, replace the fuel injector.
    1. Standard Less than 1 drop/2 min 
      Fig 3: Tilting Fuel Injector At Angle For Inspection
      G00973886Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position to stop the fuel pump and disconnect the jumper wire.
  11. Remove the wire or equivalent securing the fuel injector.
  12. Install the fuel injector. (See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Inspect all related parts by performing "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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