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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1474 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Fender To Upper Wheelhouse Flange Screws
    GM71264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the fender with the fender reinforcement to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Starting at the rearmost hole, install the fender to the wheelhouse upper flange screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to upper flange screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Bolts
    GM71260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to upper front flange screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: Fender & Fender Rear Center Flange Bolts
    GM71258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to the upper hinge pillar bracket screw to 4 N.m (36 lb in).

  5. Install the fender's rear center flange to hinge pillar screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to center flange screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the bottom of the fender to the rocker panel screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to the rocker panel screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    7. Fig 4: Fender Opening To Wheelhouse Bolt
    GM71256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the fender opening to the wheelhouse screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fender to the wheelhouse wheel opening screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).

    8. Fig 5: Fascia To Fender Reinforcement Studs Nuts
    GM71261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Align the fender to the front fascia.
  9. Install the front fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  10. Install headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Capsule Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    11. Fig 6: Fascia Front Close-Out Panel
    GM63701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the front fascia close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
    12. Fig 7: Rear Inner Panel
    GM154683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rear inner panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear inner panel bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    13. Fig 8: Filler Panel To Frame Rail Bolts
    GM71279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the wheelhouse filler panel.
    14. Fig 9: Fascia To Skid Bar Bracket Bolts
    GM63693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  15. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
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