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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Radiator Throttle Body Heater Outlet Hose
    GM672639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
  2. Reposition the throttle body heater outlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Remove the throttle body heater outlet hose from the radiator.
    4. Fig 2: Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM64025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump using J 38185  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
    6. Fig 3: Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose
    GM672481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp from the radiator using J 38185  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
    8. Fig 4: Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM74086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance lock.
  9. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
    10. Fig 5: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Lines At Radiator
    GM71421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
    11. Fig 6: Radiator Condenser
    GM175435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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