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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1471 (HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUN LOAD SENSOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: I/P Upper Trim Pad & Windshield Defroster Grille
    GM64706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Release and lift the windshield defroster grille from the I/P upper trim pad.
    1. Insert two small flat bladed tools, close to each other between the rear edge of the defroster grille and the upper trim pad near one corner of the grille.
    2. Begin to CAREFULLY lift the grille up from the trim pad.
    3. Work the flat bladed tools gradually to the other corner of the grille while continuing to CAREFULLY pry the grille up.
  2. Lift the grille to access the sun load sensor, and/or DRL sensor, if equipped.
  3. Rotate to release the DRL sensor from the grille, if equipped.
    4. Fig 2: Disconnecting Sun Load Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM82164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Rotate to release the sun load sensor from the grille.
  5. Disconnect the sun load sensor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the sun load sensor from the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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