Safety Warning
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 Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the starter motor.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
- Install the torque converter cover. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER COVER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the starter motor S terminal electrical lead and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the starter motor BAT terminal electrical leads and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
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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.