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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1000 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER/GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE (SGCM) (3-PHASE) CABLE REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE W/RPO HP2)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the 3-phase cable to the bracket, if necessary.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the 3-phase cable bracket cover (5) and install the bolt (1), if necessary.

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

    3. Fig 1: 3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
    GM1237060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the 3-phase cable (with bracket) to the vehicle.
  4. Install the 3-phase cable bracket nuts.

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

  5. Connect the passenger side rear spark plug wire to the coil.
  6. Install the 3-phase cable to the SGCM studs.
  7. Install the 3-phase cable nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  8. Install the SGCM cover and bolts.

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

    9. Fig 2: View Of SGCM, Cover & Bolts (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
    GM1237061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Raise the vehicle.
  10. Install the transmission jack.
  11. Raise the transmission off the support.
  12. Remove the transmission support bolts and support.
    13. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Crossmember
    GM702036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lower the rear of the transmission.
  14. Install the 3-phase cable to the stator studs.
  15. Install the 3-phase cable nuts (4).

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the nuts a first pass to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the nuts a final pass to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

    16. IMPORTANT: The 3-phase cable cover studs may have a tendency to spread apart when the nuts are torqued. Once they have spread apart, they may not align with the holes in the cover. The studs can be realigned by squeezing them together at the tips. Each stud has a hex on the tip end where a tool cane be place without damaging the threads.
  16. Install the 3-phase cable cover (2) and nuts (3).

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

    17. Fig 4: 3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
    GM1237060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the transmission fill tube into the transmission.
  18. Position the transmission fill tube bracket onto the stud and install the nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  19. Raise the rear of the transmission.
  20. Install the transmission heat shield and bolts.

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

    21. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Heat Shield Bolts & Shield
    GM394459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, and 5.3L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
  22. Raise the transmission slightly and install the transmission support.
  23. Install the transmission support bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (50 lb ft).

    24. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Crossmember
    GM702036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Lower the transmission onto the support.
  25. Install the transmission mount nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

    26. Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
    GM647997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the support from the transmission.
  27. Install the front propeller shaft, if equipped with 4WD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
  28. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  29. If vehicle is a 2WD, install the crossbar and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  30. If vehicle is a 2WD, remove the support from the engine.
    31. Fig 8: View Of Crossbar Bolts & Bar (2WD)
    GM328107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  32. Connect the ESB. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) .
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