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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 907 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFT GATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

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 backup lamp sockets and harness to the lift gate applique.
Install the lift gate applique lamp sockets to the lift gate applique.
Install the license plate lamp sockets to the lift gate applique.

Fig 1: Installing Procedure Lift Gate Applique (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the lift gate applique electrical connector.
Install the lift gate applique to the lift gate.
Install the lift gate applique nuts.
Tighten the lift gate applique nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the wing nuts to the studs on the lift gate applique.
Hand tighten the wing nuts.
Install the lift gate trim panel access panel and engage the locking tabs. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS) .

Fig 2: Installing Procedure Lift Gate Applique (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.