Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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.
- Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
- Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
- Rotate the horn contact turn 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
- Connect the inflator module electrical connector and the CPA (4).IMPORTANT: Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.
- Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
- Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
- Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
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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.