Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  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.
  4. Install the ground cable to the transaxle stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the transaxle stud nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Negative Battery Cable Into Wiring Harness Conduit
    G02084157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the positive battery cable to the starter motor BAT terminal.
  7. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).

  8. Install the front lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER in Engine Cooling.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the positive battery cable harness to the BEC.
  11. Install the BEC to the strut tower.
    Fig 2: Installing Positive Battery Cable To Starter Motor BAT Terminal
    G02084158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the positive battery cable to the BEC.
  13. Install the junction block lead nut to the positive battery cable.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Positive Battery Cable To BEC
    G02084159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

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

  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 4: Installing Positive And Negative Battery Cable
    G02084160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.