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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1596 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSBATTERY 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.

Install the battery.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the battery hold down retainer (1), nut (3), and washer.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 1: View Of Battery Hold Down Nut, Retainer & Washer
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Install the battery cover.

Fig 2: View Of Battery Cover
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Install the battery tray brace bolts/nut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Radiator Support Diagonal Brace
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Install the battery air duct to the battery cover.

Fig 4: View Of Battery Air Duct
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Install the coolant heater cord retainers (1) to the battery cover, if equipped.

Fig 5: View Of Coolant Heater Cord Retainers
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Position the positive battery cable (4) to the battery.

Fig 6: Identifying Battery cable Components
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Tighten the positive battery cable bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Connect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

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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.