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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Install the negative battery cable to the cable channel.
  4. Install the forward lamp wiring harness to the frame.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the forward lamp wiring harness ground/negative cable bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    6. Fig 1: View Of Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable & Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM785043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the negative battery cable to the battery cable clip.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness ground/negative battery cable bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    8. Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Battery Cable Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM869722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. If equipped, connect the accessory power fuse block front wiring harness electrical connector to the negative cable connector.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Accessory Power Fuse Block Front Wiring Harness Electrical Connector (4.3L Engine)
    GM847247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    11. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
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