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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Important:  Ensure that the engine harness ground terminal is positioned behind the negative cable terminal prior to bolt installation.

  3. Install the negative battery cable terminal (1) and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable terminal bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable
    G01971885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the battery cables (1) to the engine wiring harness insulator.
    Fig 2: Installing Battery Cables To Engine Wiring Harness Insulator
    G01971886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the negative battery cable ground lead (1).
  7. Install the negative battery cable ground nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the negative battery cable ground nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 3: Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead
    G01971887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the battery cable clips.
  9. Install the right rear spark plug wire.
    Fig 4: Battery Cable Clips
    G01971888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that two fingers of the heat shield bracket are on either side of the heat shield, and the shield is inserted into the notch in the insulator.

  10. Install the battery heat shield.
  11. Install the heat shield retainer at the wheelhouse panel.
    Fig 5: Installing Heat Shield Retainer To Wheelhouse Panel
    G01971889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the heat shield retainer at the upper plenum.
  13. Install the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 6: Installing Heat Shield Retainer To Upper plenum
    G01971890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.