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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1116 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.6L (LY7) (INTRODUCTION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the left front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Upper Cover & Bolts
    GM1404634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the air cleaner upper cover bolts and the upper cover.
  6. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
    7. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the transmission control module (TCM) electrical connector.
  7. Remove and reposition the TCM with the wiring harness in order to gain access.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Air Cleaner Bolts
    GM1404635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the air cleaner bolts and the air cleaner with the mass air flow sensor.
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