Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Crossbar Bolts & Bar (2WD)
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  1. Disconnect the energy storage box (ESB). Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  3. If vehicle is a 2-wheel drive (2WD), support the engine with a suitable adjustable jack.
    IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is a 2WD, it is necessary to remove the crossbar, in order to lower the transmission to access the 3-phase cable connections.
  4. If vehicle is a 2WD, remove the crossbar bolts and bar.
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Remove the front propeller shaft, if equipped with 4 wheel drive (4WD). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
  7. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  8. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
  9. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
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  10. Remove the transmission support bolts and nuts.
  11. Raise the transmission slightly and remove the transmission support.
  12. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Crossmember
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  13. Remove 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.
  14. Remove the transmission heat shield bolts and shield.
  15. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Heat Shield Bolts & Shield
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  16. Lower the rear of the transmission, until the 3-phase cable cover is accessible.
  17. Remove the transmission fill tube nut.
  18. Remove the transmission fill tube from the transmission and position aside.
  19. Remove the 3-phase cable cover nuts (3) and cover (2).
  20. Remove the 3-phase cable nuts (4).
  21. Fig 5: 3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
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  22. Remove the 3-phase cable from the stator studs.
  23. Raise the transmission.
  24. Reinstall the transmission support and bolts.
  25. Fig 6: View Of Transmission Crossmember
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  26. Lower the transmission onto the support.
  27. Remove the transmission jack.
  28. Lower the vehicle.
  29. Remove the starter/generator control module (SGCM) cover bolts, and cover.
  30. Remove the 3-phase cable nuts.
  31. Remove the 3-phase cable from the SGCM studs.
  32. Fig 7: View Of SGCM, Cover & Bolts (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
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  33. Remove the passenger side rear spark plug wire from the coil.
  34. Remove the 3-phase cable bracket nuts (2).
  35. Remove the 3-phase cable (with bracket) from the vehicle.
  36. Remove the 3-phase cable bracket cover bolt (1) and cover (5), if necessary.
  37. Remove the 3-phase cable from the bracket, if necessary.
  38. Fig 8: 3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
    GM1237060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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