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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  1. Open the hood.
    CAUTION: If broken glass falls Into the defroster outlets, It can be blown Into the passenger compartment and cause personal injury.
  2. Cover and protect the following parts from broken glass.
    • Upper dash pad.
    • Defroster outlets and A/C outlets.
    • Seats and carpeting.
  3. Remove the fixed antenna mast if equipped.

    Refer to FIXED ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT  in Entertainment.

  4. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    Fig 1: Removing Cover & Protect Parts From Broken Glass
    G01641223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT  in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the push pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.
  7. Reposition the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) in order to access to the side reveal molding screws.

    It is not necessary to remove the front door sealing weatherstrip completely from the vehicle.

    Fig 2: Removing Push Pins From Front Door Sealing Weatherstrips
    G01641224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the side reveal moldings screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Side Reveal Moldings Screws
    G01641225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
    Fig 4: Removing Side Of Reveal Molding
    G01641226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT   . 
  11. Remove the rain sensor. Refer to WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOISTURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer Systems, if equipped.
    CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution In Cautions and Notices.
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  • • 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.
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