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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 907 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFT GATE REPLACEMENT (AZTEC)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Removal Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal 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.
- Remove the upper and lower liftgate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the liftgate window. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT -- LIFT GATE (BUICK) or WINDOW REPLACEMENT -- LIFT GATE (PONTIAC) .
- Remove the liftgate latch strikers. Refer to LATCH STRIKER REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK) or LATCH STRIKER REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the liftgate bumper mounting brackets.
- Remove the liftgate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
- Mark the location of the liftgate hinges to the liftgate with a grease pencil.
- Remove the bolts from the liftgate hinges, with an assistant.
- Remove the liftgate from the vehicle, with an assistant and place outside face down on a clean padded surface.
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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.