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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the positive battery cable.
  2. Install the positive cable to the clip (7) on the oil pan.
  3. Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the starter lead nut (9).

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

    5. Fig 1: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners
    GM785046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the positive cable to the channel.
  6. Install the battery cable channel bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    7. Fig 2: View Of Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable & Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM785043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the negative cable to the battery channel.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the battery cable bracket and bolt to the power steering pump.

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

    10. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump Battery Cable Bracket & Bolt
    GM662509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the positive cable (1) to the junction block.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables At Junction Block
    GM662521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Snap the junction block cover.
    12. IMPORTANT: The bolt is integral to the battery cable and is not removable.
  12. Tighten the positive cable bolt at the UBEC.

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

    13. Fig 5: View Of Underhood Bussed Electrical Center Positive Cable Bolt
    GM847253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the positive battery cable.
  14. Tighten the positive battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

    15. Fig 6: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
    GM662504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
  16. 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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