Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the center instrument trim panel. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the instrument compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable From Shifter Assembly By Pushing In Retaining Clip
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  4. Remove the front floor console. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  5. Push in the retaining clip, then disconnect the cable from the shifter assembly.
  6. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the park lock cable from the bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Park Lock Cable From Bracket Using Screwdriver
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  7. Disconnect the shift select cable from the manual selector lever.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Shift Select Cable From Manual Selector Lever
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  8. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the shift select cable from the shift lever plate.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Select Cable From Shift Lever Plate Using A Screwdriver
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  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors, then the wire harness clip.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors And Wire Harness Clip
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  10. Remove the 4 nuts, then the manual selector from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing 4 Nuts And Manual Selector From Vehicle
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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.