Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the center instrument trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the instrument compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  4. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Front Floor Console in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Fig 1: Park Lock Cable Retaining Clip
    GM859215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Push in the retaining clip, then disconnect the cable from the shifter assembly.
  7. Fig 2: Park Lock Cable
    GM859218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the park lock cable from the bracket.
  9. Fig 3: Shift Select Cable
    GM859221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the shift select cable from the manual selector lever.
  11. Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Select Cable From/To Shift Lever Plate
    GM859224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift select cable from the shift lever plate.
  13. Fig 5: Electrical Connectors
    GM859230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors, then the wire harness clip.
  15. Fig 6: Manual Selector Nuts
    GM859233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 nuts, then the manual selector from the vehicle.
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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.