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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)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Removal Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal 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.
- Disconnect the energy storage box (ESB). Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- 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.
- If vehicle is a 2WD, remove the crossbar bolts and bar.
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - One Piece in Propeller Shaft.
- Remove the front propeller shaft, if equipped with 4 wheel drive (4WD). Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission mount nuts.
- Remove the transmission support bolts and nuts.
- Raise the transmission slightly and remove the transmission support.
- 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.
- Remove the transmission heat shield bolts and shield.
- Lower the rear of the transmission, until the 3-phase cable cover is accessible.
- Remove the transmission fill tube nut.
- Remove the transmission fill tube from the transmission and position aside.
- Remove the 3-phase cable cover nuts (3) and cover (2).
- Remove the 3-phase cable nuts (4).
- Remove the 3-phase cable from the stator studs.
- Raise the transmission.
- Reinstall the transmission support and bolts.
- Lower the transmission onto the support.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the starter/generator control module (SGCM) cover bolts, and cover.
- Remove the 3-phase cable nuts.
- Remove the 3-phase cable from the SGCM studs.
- Remove the passenger side rear spark plug wire from the coil.
- Remove the 3-phase cable bracket nuts (2).
- Remove the 3-phase cable (with bracket) from the vehicle.
- Remove the 3-phase cable bracket cover bolt (1) and cover (5), if necessary.
- Remove the 3-phase cable from the bracket, if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.