Starting System
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage, refer to the service precautions at the
beginning of this section.
General Information
The starting system includes the battery, starter motor and solenoid, ignition switch, circuit
protection and wiring connecting all of the components. An inhibitor switch located in the
Transmission Range (TR) sensor is included in the starting system to prevent the vehicle
from being started unless the transmission is in PARK. A similar function is performed by
the clutch switch in manual transmission vehicles.
When the ignition key is turned to the START position, current flows and energizes the
starter's solenoid coil. The solenoid plunger and clutch shift lever are activated and the
clutch pinion engages the ring gear on the flywheel. The switch contacts close, and the
starter cranks the engine until the engine starts.
To prevent damage caused by excessive starter armature rotation when the engine starts,
the starter incorporates an over-running clutch in the pinion gear. This disengages the
starter motor from the engine when the engine begins to run on its own.
Battery
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
CAUTION
Make sure to connect the correct battery cables to the correct battery terminals. Reversing
the battery's polarity may result in extensive damage to electrical components.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all lighting and accessories.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable first, and then the positive cable.
4. Remove the hardware securing the battery to the tray.
5. If equipped, remove the battery cover.
6. Remove the battery from the tray.
To Install:
1. Position the battery on the tray and install the cover if equipped.
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush.
3. Install the battery hold down bracket and fasteners. Do not make the fastener so
tight as to damage the battery.
4. Connect the positive battery cable fist and then the negative cable.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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