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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS

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Sebring & Stratus Coupe

Never use cans to charge into high pressure side of system (compressor discharge port) or into system at high temperature, as high system pressure transferred into charging may cause it to explode.

  • Attach center hose from manifold gauge set to refrigerant dispensing manifold. Turn refrigerant manifold valves completely counterclockwise to open fully, remove protective caps from refrigerant manifold.
  • Screw refrigerant cans into manifold. Ensure gasket is in place and in good condition. Torq...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid.. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2002-03 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
  • Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
  • Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
  • Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
  • Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
  • Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft to the pinion flang...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct.
  • Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounti...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2002-06 Envoy & Trailblazer
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

The Engine Oil Life monitor indicates when an oil and filter change are needed, usually from 3000-10,000 miles since the last change. The CHANGE OIL SOON indicator may light even before 3000 miles if the vehicle has been operated under severe service.

The monitor will not detect dust in the oil. If operating in dusty conditions be sure to change the oil and filter every 3000 miles or soon...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Frame,Rear-G403 Long Wheelbase Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GASFrame,Rear-G403 Long Wheelbase Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Frame
  • A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GASA/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor
  • Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer  4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Moisture Sensor
  • Video Player
  • 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Air Suspension Inflator Switch
  • Left Air Suspension Sensor
  • Air Suspension Compressor Assembly
  • Right Air Suspension Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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