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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1533 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation 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.
  1. If replacing the body to fender seal, position the seal to the vehicle.
  2. Ensure that the integral clips (1) on the seal are seated into the fender bracket (2).
  3. Seat the top half of the seal by pushing the seal into the outer fender gap.
  4. Remove the paper backing from the seal and seat the seal fully against the fender flange and body.
    Fig 1: Installing Integral Clips On Seal
    G01641346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the fender to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Bolts That Retain Fender To Vehicle
    G01641347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the hood bumper to the vehicle.
  8. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY XL)  or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, BRAVADA)  in Exterior Trim.
  9. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  10. Install the assist step.
    Fig 3: Installing Hood Bumper To Vehicle
    G01641348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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