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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 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.
    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.
    2. 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.
  5. Remove the cowl air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT (ENVOY, TRAILBLAZER) in Body Front End.
    6. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Weather-Strip Retainers
    GM588275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the push pins (2) from the front door sealing weatherstrips (1) located at the base of the pillar.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Front Door Sealing Weatherstrip
    GM441415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.

    8. Fig 3: Removing Window Side Reveal Molding Screws
    GM398502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the side reveal moldings screws.
    9. Fig 4: Window Side Reveal Molding
    GM398501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the side of the reveal moldings.
  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.
    12. CAUTION: Refer to GLASS & 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.
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