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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 907 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTORQUE ROD REPLACEMENT - END GATEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the torque rod insulator to the endgate, pressing into place until fully seated.
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Rod Insulator To Endgate, Pressing Into Place Until Fully Seated
    G01518449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the torque rod bracket to the rear body panel.
    Fig 2: Positioning Torque Rod Bracket To Rear Body Panel
    G01518450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the bolts to the torque rod bracket.

    Tighten the torque rod bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Torque Rod Bracket
    G01518451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the torque rod to the torque rod bracket.
    Fig 4: Positioning Torque Rod To Torque Rod bracket
    G01518452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the endgate torque rod bolt to the torque rod bracket.

    Tighten the endgate torque rod bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Endgate Torque Rod Bolt To Torque Rod Bracket
    G01518453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the endgate torque rod to the endgate.
    Fig 6: Positioning Endgate Torque Rod To Endgate
    G01518454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bolts to the endgate torque rod to the endgate.

    Tighten the torque rod to endgate bolts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

  8. Close the endgate.
    Fig 7: Installing Bolts To Endgate Torque Rod To Endgate
    G01518455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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