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Removal Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- JUMP in Seats.
- Remove the rear seats. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- REAR (2-DOOR UTILITY) or SEAT REPLACEMENT -- REAR (4-DOOR UTILITY) or SEAT REPLACEMENT -- REAR (CREW CAB) in Seats.
- Remove the rear seat belt buckles from the floor. Refer to SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT--REAR (UTILITY) or SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT--REAR (CREW CAB) in Seat Belts.
- Remove the door sill trim plates. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT .
- For 4-door models, remove the front side door lock pillar garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - SIDE DOOR LOCK PILLAR (CF5) .
- For 4-door models, remove the C-pillar lower trim panels. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP W/ REAR SIDE DOOR) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (4-DOOR UTILITY) .
- Remove the body side trim panels as necessary. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (STANDARD CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (2-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (4-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (CREW CAB) .
- Remove the floor console or cup holder, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR and to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT HINGE PILLAR .
- Remove the carpet or mat from the vehicle.
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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.