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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shields to the studs.
    Fig 1: Exhaust Heat Shield (Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck)
    GM707411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Exhaust Heat Shield (Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck)
    GM707409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) to the studs.
  4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Exhaust Heat Shield (Regular Cab Pick-Up Truck)
    GM707403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) to the studs.
  6. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    7. Fig 4: Exhaust Front Heat Shield
    GM707400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
  8. Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, and 5.3L Engines)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L Engine) .
  10. Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines) .
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  • • 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.
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