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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Installing Drive Cable Bracket And Sunroof Housing
    GM395042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Slide each drive cable bracket (1) rearward, with the actuator cable attached, into the sunroof housing (2) guide rails. Make sure the outer guide pins are inserted into the housing guide rail slots.
    2. Fig 2: Installing Sunroof Housing Front Support To Sunroof Housing
    GM244929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the sunroof guide blocks to the housing.
  3. Install the sunroof housing front support (1) to the sunroof housing (2). Secure the support with the 6 screws.
    4. Fig 3: Sunroof Guide Block And Sunroof Housing
    GM855784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 2 screws which secure each sunroof guide block (1) to the sunroof housing (2).
    5. Fig 4: Installing Sunroof Housing Rear Support To Sunroof Housing
    GM395046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the sunroof housing rear support (1) by sliding the support into the sunroof housing (2).
    6. Fig 5: Sunroof Sunshade Stop And Screw
    GM855712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the sunroof sunshade to the sunroof housing. Secure the sunshade with the following components:
    • The 2 sunroof sunshade stops
    • The screw (2) which secures each stop (1)
    7. Fig 6: Sunroof Housing Components
    GM244933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. With the aid of an assistant, install the sunroof housing (2) to the vehicle.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the 6 nuts, to the sunroof housing and hand tighten at this time.
  9. Install the 4 brackets (1) which secure the sunroof housing (2).
  10. Install the 8 bolts, to the brackets (1) and hand tighten at this time.
    11. Fig 7: Sunroof Housing Nuts
    GM1331396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the sunroof housing nuts according to the torque sequence.

    Tighten:  Tighten the sunroof housing nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    12. Fig 8: Sunroof Housing Bracket Bolts
    GM1331395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the sunroof housing bracket bolts according to the torque sequence.

    Tighten:  Tighten the sunroof housing bracket bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    13. Fig 9: Rail Roof Panel Insulator And Plastic Retainers
    GM395047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the dome lamp wiring harness to the 2 hangers on the sunroof housing.
  14. Install the 2 side rail roof panel insulators (1) to roof panel. Secure each of the insulators with 2 plastic retainers (2).
    15. Fig 10: Sunroof Housing, Front Drain Hose And Body Hinge Pillar Panel
    GM244904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the 4 sunroof housing drain hoses to the power sunroof housing (1). Secure each drain hose (2) with the hose clamp.
    16. Fig 11: Sunroof Actuator And Bolts
    GM244969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the sunroof actuator (4) to the roof panel. Secure the actuator with the 3 bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the sunroof actuator bolts to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).

  17. Connect the sunroof actuator and sunroof control module electrical connectors.
    18. Fig 12: Sunroof Air Deflector
    GM244914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the sunroof air deflector (1) to the sunroof housing. Secure the deflector with the 2 screws.
    19. Fig 13: Sunroof Window And Screws
    GM244994Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the sunroof window (1) to the vehicle. Secure the window with 2 screws (2) at each side. Do not tighten fully.
  20. Adjust the sunroof window as necessary. Refer to Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit Adjustment .
  21. Install the headlining trim finish panel. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.
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