Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the headliner to the roof through the rear of the vehicle.
  2. Push the headliner rearwards in order to lock the headliner into place.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Rear Headliner Push-In Retainers
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  4. Install the rear headliner push-in retainers.
  5. Install the left and the right lamps to the roof side rail. Refer to Roof Side Rail Lamp Replacement .
  6. Install the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Rendezvous)  .
  7. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper  .
  8. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar  .
  9. Install the sunroof switch. Refer to Sunroof Switch Replacement in Roof.
  10. Install the sunroof lace.
  11. Install the overhead console.Console Replacement - Overhead (Rendezvous)  or Console Replacement - Overhead (Aztek)  .
  12. Install the sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement  .
  13. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar  .
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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.
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