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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Connect the generator output (BAT) terminal wire.

    Ensure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Retaining Nut To Generator
    G01978348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the generator electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting Generator Electrical Connector
    G01978349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket.
  4. Install the generator mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Generator Mounting
    G01978350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the heater hose bracket bolt to the generator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the heater hose bracket to the generator bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 4: Installing Heater Hose Bracket Bolt To Generator
    G01978351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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