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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1588 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR SUPPORT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) .
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER RESONATOR OUTLET DUCT .
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  5. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (OLD STYLE) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET) .
  6. Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (OLD STYLE) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (NEW STYLE GMC) or BUMPER REPLACEMENT-FRONT (NEW STYLE CHEVROLET) .
  7. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor, refer to ELECTRONIC FRONTAL SENSOR (EFS) (PASSENGER-SIDE) .
  8. Remove the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (OLD STYLE) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE GMC) or HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE CHEVY) .
  9. Remove the park/turn signal lamp assemblies. Refer to PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (OLD STYLE) or PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (NEW STYLE) .
  10. Remove the hood latch release bracket and reposition the release cable. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement   .
  11. Remove the tie bar, if equipped. Refer to Tie Bar Replacement-Upper   .
  12. Unscrew the headlamp housing support (1) from the tie bar (2). The 15 series lower mounting position is shown. The 25 series mounting position is similar.
  13. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
  14. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT .
  15. Remove the auxiliary transmission all cooler (if equipped). Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID AUXILIARY COOLER REPLACEMENT .
  16. Remove the upper air baffles. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT-UPPER .
  17. Remove the side air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT-SIDE .
  18. Remove the power steering cooler mounting bolts and reposition the cooler.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts
    G01579033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic recirculation switch.
  20. Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped. Refer to CONDENSER REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01579034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the upper washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).
  22. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Washer Reservoir Bolt
    G01579035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the lower washer reservoir bolt (1) from the tie bar (2).
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Washer Reservoir Bolt
    G01579036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the battery tray support.
    Fig 5: Removing Battery Tray Support
    G01579037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the air cleaner mounting bracket. Refer to Mounting Bracket Replacement-Air Cleaner   . 
  26. Remove the front upper and lower fender bolts (1) from the tie bar/radiator support (2). The left fender is shown, the right is similar. Refer to Fender Replacement - Left Front (Old Style)   or Fender Replacement - Left Front (New Style GMC)   or Fender Replacement-Front-Left (New Style Chevrolet)   and to Fender Replacement-Front-Right (Old Style)   or Fender Replacement-Front-Right (New Style GMC)   or Fender Replacement-Front-Right (New Style Chevrolet)   . 
    Fig 6: Fender Bolts & Tie Bar/Radiator Support
    G01579038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the lower radiator support nut and bolt at the frame (1).
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Radiator Support Nut & Bolt
    G01579039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the radiator support baffle (2)
  29. Remove the radiator support (1) from the frame.
  30. Remove the horn(s) from the radiator support. Refer to HORN REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 8: Removing Radiator Support Baffle
    G01579040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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