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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1695 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper .
    2. CAUTION: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
  2. Open the lift gate and support.
    3. Fig 1: Lift-Gate Wiring Connectors
    GM930892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the 2 lift-gate wiring connectors.
  4. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
  5. Pull the lift-gate wiring grommet, the connectors and the rear washer hose out of the rear header.
    6. Fig 2: Tail Gate Mounting View
    GM930633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate  .
  7. Mark the location of the lift-gate hinges to the body with a grease pencil.
  8. Remove the lift-gate hinge attachment nuts from the inside rear header, leaving the lift-gate hinges attached to the lift gate.
  9. Remove the lift gate from the vehicle with an assistant, and place the outside face down on a clean, padded surface.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.