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 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the flat washer, the bushing, and the gripper washer to the clock spring pin.
- Install the clock spring with pin to the arm.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the clock spring nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
- Grasp the end of the clock spring with vice grips or pliers.
- Wind the clock spring and insert the end of the spring into the roof link pin.
- Reposition the folding top to the original position.
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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.