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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1602 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the screws that retain the latch/lock assembly to the liftgate.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the lock cylinder bellcrank rod (1) to the latch/lock assembly.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the latch/lock assembly.
  5. Position the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.
    6. Fig 1: Installing Screws Retaining Bellcrank To Latch/Lock Assembly
    G01719012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the screws that retain the bellcrank to the latch/lock assembly.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 0.7 N.m (6 lb in).

    7. Fig 2: Connecting Bellcrank Rod To Latch/Lock Assembly
    G01719013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the bellcrank rod to the latch/lock assembly.
    8. Fig 3: Connecting Outside Handle Rod To Bellcrank
    G01719014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the outside handle rod to the bellcrank.
  9. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - Lift Gate (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) .
  10. Install the liftgate window garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT--REAR WINDOW in Interior Trim.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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