Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2005 Isuzu Ascender, 2005 GMC Envoy XUV, 2005 GMC Envoy XL, 2005 GMC Envoy, and 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Locating Air Spring Compressor
    GM747617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the inflator air switch to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Left (Trailblazer, Envoy, Rainier) or to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter - Right (Trailblazer, Envoy, Rainier) in Interior Trim.
  3. For the Envoy XUV only, install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (Envoy XUV) in Interior Trim.
  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Connect the inflator air switch harness to the air compressor.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
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