Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a continuous bead of sealant GM P/N 12345097, or equivalent, to the side window filler panel along the surface that will contact the windshield pillar as illustrated.
- Position the filler panel to the windshield pillar.
- Install the screws attaching the side window filler panel.
Tighten: Tighten the filler panel screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Wipe off any excessive sealant that squeezed out around the filler panel.
- Install the windshield side reveal molding, the side weatherstrip retainer, and the weatherstrip. Refer to Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Coupe and Convertible) or Side Reveal Molding Replacement (Hardtop) .
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.