ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Service Precautions
Before servicing any vehicle read all of the following precautions that deal with personal
safety, prevention of component damage, and important points to take into consideration
when servicing a motor vehicle:
If the battery is removed for any reason, ensure that it is reconnected with the
correct polarity. Reversing the battery’s polarity may result in damage to the one-
way rectifiers.
Never operate the generator with the main circuit broken. Ensure that the battery,
generator, and regulator leads are not disconnected while the engine is running.
Never attempt to polarize a generator.
When charging a battery that is installed in the vehicle, disconnect the negative
battery cable.
When utilizing a booster battery as a starting aid always connect it in parallel;
negative to negative and positive to positive.
When arc (electric) welding is to be performed on any part of the vehicle
disconnect the negative battery cable and generator leads.
Never unplug the PCM while the engine is running or with the ignition in the ON
position. Severe and expensive damage may result.
Never attempt to charge or connect jumper cables to a frozen battery. The battery
may explode. Bring the battery indoors where it can thaw before charging the
battery.
Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when the engine is hot;
serious burns and blindness can occur from the steam and hot coolant.
Observe all applicable safety precautions when working around fuel. Whenever
servicing the fuel system always work in a well ventilated area. Do not allow fuel
spray or vapors to come in contact with sparks, open flame, or excessive heat (a
hot drop light, for example). Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher near the work
area. Always keep fuel in a container specifically designed for fuel storage; and
always properly seal fuel containers to avoid the possibility of fire or explosion.
Refer to the additional fuel system precautions later in this section.
Fuel injection systems often remain pressurized, even after the engine has been
turned OFF. The fuel system pressure must be relieved before disconnecting any
fuel lines. Failure to do so may result in fire and/or personal injury.
The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number
of skin disorders including cancer. You should make every effort to minimize your
exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should be worn when changing oil.
Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after
exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water or waterless hand cleaner should be
used.
Never operate the engine without the proper amount and type of engine oil. Doing
so will result in severe engine damage.
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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