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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation (Using New Switch)
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation (Using New Switch)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make sure transaxle manual shaft is in Neutral position. Install transaxle range switch to the manual valve lever. Align flats on transaxle shift shaft with flats on transaxle range switch and install switch. Tighten transaxle range switch bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install flat washer, lock tab washer and nut and tighten to specification. See Figure . Move lock tab washer into place by bending tabs up with pliers.
- Connect harness connector to transaxle range switch. Install transaxle range switch lever and nut. Tighten transaxle range switch lever nut to specification. Install control cable assembly to transaxle range switch lever. Install battery tray bracket. Position battery tray bracket and tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install battery cooling box. See BATTERY COOLING BOX .
- Insert battery and tighten battery hold-down screw to specification. Connect positive battery cable to battery and tighten screws to specification. Connect negative battery cable to battery and tighten screws to specification. Install battery cooling box cover and tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Reprogram radio stations. Adjust transaxle range switch. See TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH under ADJUSTMENTS. After adjusting switch, verify engine starts only in Park or Neutral position. If engine starts in any other position, readjust switch.
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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.