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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1444 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUNSHADE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lower the headliner in order to gain access to the wire harness.
Position the sunshade to the headliner.
Connect the sunshade electrical connector to the headliner harness.
Using a glue gun, hot melt the electrical connectors (1) to the headliner substrate, ensuring the connectors are securely attached to the substrate.

Fig 1: Connecting Sunshade Electrical Connector
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Route the wire harness until fully seated into the sunshade wire harness channel located on the pivot arm.

Fig 2: Routing Wire Harness Into Sunshade Wire Harness Channel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Important: If the wire harness retaining clip is removed from the sunshade for any reason, a new retaining clip must be installed.
Position the wire harness retaining clip between the headliner and the roof panel.
Position the index tabs on the wire harness retaining clip to the pivot arm and install the clip until fully seated.
With the wire harness retaining clip installed, the sunshade should remain attached to the headliner.

Fig 3: Installing Wire Harness Retaining Clip
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Position the inboard retainer (1) to the roof panel.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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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.