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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1644 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE 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.
  1. Attach the mechanics wire to the exterior end of the cable.
  2. Using the mechanic's wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the bulkhead.
  3. Install the cable to the release handle (3).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Hood Release Handle, Cable, Retaining Nut & Grommet
    GM740669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Seat the cable grommet (1) to the bulkhead.
  5. Install the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nut (2) that retains the release handle (3) to the left side cowl panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  7. Route the cable as previously noted, over the battery tray, between the headlamp panel assembly and the radiator.
  8. Attach the cable to the retainers on the wheelhouse and the hood hold open rod bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Hood Latch Cable To Latch
    GM742161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
  10. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement  .
  11. Install the front grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (OLDSMOBILE) in Exterior Trim.
  12. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  13. Install the left front door sill panel. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT--FRONT in Interior Trim.
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