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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the insulator to the battery.
    Fig 1: Installing Insulator To Battery
    G02084172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not tip the battery more than 40 degrees during installation.

  2. Install the battery (3).
  3. Install the battery retainer (2).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the retainer bolt (1) to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Retainer Bolt
    G02084173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten 

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

  6. Install the right front diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 3: Connecting Positive Battery Cable
    G02084174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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