Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the interior dome lamp assembly to the new headliner.
  2. With the aid of an assistant carefully slide the headliner in through the rear of the vehicle.
  3. Secure the headliner to the roof Velcro® retainers while aligning the air duct at the right of the third pillar.
  4. Install the retainer through the air outlet louver
  5. Install the air outlet louver by turning clockwise till it is seated in place.
  6. Install the auxiliary climate control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT AUXILIARY (FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL A/C ONLY) or HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT AUXILIARY (FRONT OVERHEAD CONTROL HEAT AND A/C) in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING .
    Fig 1: Installing Interior Dome Lamp Assembly
    G01459301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the assist handles. Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
  8. Install the interior dome lamp. Refer to DOME LAMP REPLACEMENT in LIGHTING SYSTEMS s.
  9. Install the rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to COAT HOOK REPLACEMENT  .
  10. Install the sunshade holders to the headliner.
  11. Install the front sunshades. Refer to SUNSHADE REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Install the DVD player, if equipped. Refer to DVD PLAYER REPLACEMENT in ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
  13. Connect the electrical connector to the rear view mirror, if needed.
  14. Install the upper console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - OVERHEAD  .
  15. Install the rear corner trim pillar moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR CORNER  .
  16. Install the third pillar trim moldings. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE/SUBURBAN)  or TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT)  .
  17. Install the center trim pillar moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - CENTER PILLAR  .
    Fig 2: Replacing Garnish Molding - Center Pillar
    G01459302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that all of the wire harness retainers in the IP and the windshield pillar are all pressed into place in order to prevent rattling during driving.

  18. Connect the headliner electrical connectors to the junction block located next to the brake pedal.
  19. Install the sunroof finishing lace, if equipped. Refer to Sunroof Finishing Lace Replacement .
  20. Install the hinge pillar trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR  .
  21. Install the IP top trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER in INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE .
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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.
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  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.