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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1332 (BODY REAR END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFT GATE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the lift gate hinges to the marked location points on the lift gate, with an assistant.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the bolts (1) to the lift gate hinges (2), with an assistant.

    Tighten 

  3. Tighten the lift gate hinge bolts to 19.5N.m (14 lb ft).
  4. Support the lift gate.
  5. Install the lift gate struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
    Fig 1: Installing Bolts To Lift Gate Hinges
    G01435007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the rear wiper relay (1) with bracket (4), secure relay with screws (3).
  7. Install the lift gate harness. Refer to WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  8. Install the high mount stop lamp. Refer to HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT .
  9. Install the lift gate window latch. Refer to LATCH REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE WINDOW  .
  10. Install the lift gate latch. Refer to LATCH REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  11. Install the license lamps. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT .
  12. Install the lift gate applique. Refer to LIFT GATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT  .
  13. Install the lift gate window weather-strip. Refer to LIFT GATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Install the lift gate window. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  15. Install the lift gate window struts. Refer to STRUT REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE WINDOW  .
  16. Install the wiper motor assembly. Refer to WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE .
  17. Install the lift gate trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE  .
  18. Close lift gate.
  19. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT - REAR .
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Wiper Relay With Bracket And Securing Relay With Screws
    G01435008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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