Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  The new PES switch comes with a position lock pin that is installed on top of the PES switch. This locks the timing gears in place. Do not remove this pin until after you have installed the PES switch and the actuator.

  1. Keeping the position lock pin in the new PES switch, position the PES switch over the drive cables and press down.

    If the PES switch does not slide into position, the ridges on the drive cable housings will not go into the grooves on the back of the PES switch. Lift each cable into the PES switch, and press down on the PES switch assembly.

    Fig 1: PES Switch
    G01617238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.