Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Connect the actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.
    Fig 1: Connecting Actuator Pushrod To Mode Door Lever
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  2. Position the actuator on to the slides of the HVAC module assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Actuator On To Slides Of HVAC Module Assembly
    G01569027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Ensure that the lock tab (1) locks the actuator.
    Fig 3: Installing Lock Tab For Locking Actuator
    G01569028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.
  5. Install the instrument panel knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  6. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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