Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the hinge to the endgate. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Endgate Lower - Endgate Side .
  2. Install the right side upper latch bracket assembly to the endgate. Refer to Latch Replacement - Endgate Right Upper .
  3. Fig 1: Removing Endgate
    GM903149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. With an assistant, place the endgate (2) on the integral location pin (1) on the hinge.
  5. With an assistant, secure the right upper latch to the striker, ensuring the latch is fully latched.
  6. Fig 2: Removing Lower Hinge Strap Bolt
    GM903150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.
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