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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the engine cooling fans. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC  .
  4. Remove the upper radiator brackets and bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Radiator Brackets
    G02084078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator inlet hose.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  8. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER  .
  9. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator outlet hose.
  10. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Hoses
    G02084079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
  13. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the transaxle oil cooler pipe.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes From Radiator
    G02084080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
    Fig 4: Identifying Bent-Tip Screwdriver
    G02084081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
  16. Discard the retaining ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Retaining Ring
    G02084082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Pull the transaxle oil cooler pipe straight out from the quick connect fitting.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Remove the radiator.
    Fig 6: Removing Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe
    G02084083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • 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.
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