Powertrain Control Module: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, and 2003 Buick LeSabre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the PCM electrical connectors to the PCM. Tighten connectors to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the PCM and harness into the air cleaner housing. Install the air cleaner housing cover assembly.
  2. Reinstall the 2 screws to the 2 air cleaner housing sections. Carefully reinstall the air intake duct to the throttle body and to the air cleaner housing. Tighten the clamp securing the air intake duct to the air cleaner housing. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. The new PCM must be programmed. See PROGRAMMING . The replacement PCM will not allow secondary air injection pump operation until a total of 10 miles have been accumulated.
Fig 1: Locating Powertrain Control Module
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