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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the negative battery cable into the wiring harness conduit.
  2. Install the battery cable harness to the vehicle.
  3. Install the battery cable harness to the retainers.
    Fig 1: Battery Cable Harness & Negative Battery Cable
    G01703976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the positive battery cable to the generator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the generator output BAT terminal nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
    Fig 2: Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut & Positive Battery Cable
    G01703977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
  8. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (84 lb in).

  9. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the positive battery cable harness to the BEC.
  12. Install the BEC to the strut tower.
    Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable, Starter Motor BAT Terminal & Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut
    G01703978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the positive battery cable to the BEC.
  14. Install the junction block lead nut to the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  15. Install the remote positive stud cover.
  16. Install the ground wire and the bolt to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 4: Remote Positive Stud Cover & Junction Block Lead Nut
    G01703979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  18. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
    Fig 5: Battery Cables & Ground Wire Bolt
    G01703980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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