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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the battery positive cable to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor BAT terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  4. Install the battery positive cable to the conduit.
  5. Install the battery cable conduit to the conduit retainers.
  6. Install the lower radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Nut And Cable At The Generator
    GM1394044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the battery positive cable to the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LA1)  or Generator Replacement (LY7) .
    9. Fig 2: Locating Battery Positive Cable Nut & Cable
    GM1236357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the underhood electrical center.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    10. Fig 3: View Of Battery Positive Cable
    GM1395992Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the battery positive cable to the battery.

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

  11. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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