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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 144 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION)FUEL SYSTEMSFUEL TANKREMOVAL
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Fuel Tank: Removal
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, drain the fuel tank to at least this level. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . Raise and support vehicle. Remove rubber exhaust hangers in order to allow the exhaust system to drop down slightly.
- If not equipped with all-wheel drive, go to step 4 . If equipped with all-wheel drive, remove drive shaft center support bearing bolts. See Figure . Index mark drive shaft flange-to-rear differential housing flange for reassembly. Remove drive shaft rear flange bolts. Apply forward pressure on the drive shaft to disengage drive shaft rear flange.
- Support drive shaft. Remove drive shaft guard bolts and guard. See Figure . Remove underbody guard loop. See Figure . Index mark drive shaft front flange-to-Power Take-Off Unit (PTU) flange for reassembly. Remove drive shaft front flange bolts. See Figure . Apply rearward force on drive shaft to disengage front flange from PTU. Remove drive shaft. Go to next step.
- On all applications, disconnect EVAP canister vent and fresh air hoses from fuel tank. Remove fuel fill pipe from fuel tank. Disconnect fuel supply line from fuel filter. See Figure . Disconnect fuel tank ground strap fastener. Disconnect fuel tank electrical connector. Support fuel tank. Remove fuel tank strap bolts. Do not bend the straps. Lower fuel tank from underbody of 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.