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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 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the battery.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System 
  3. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric 
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower 
  6. Use J 38185 to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  7. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Radiator And Hoses
    G01764828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the radiator.
  10. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the transaxle oil cooler pipe.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipes From The Radiator
    G01764829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
    Fig 3: Bent-Tip Screwdriver
    G01764830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
  13. Discard the retaining ring.
    Fig 4: Remove The Retaining Ring From The Quick Connect Fitting
    G01764831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Pull the transaxle oil cooler pipe straight out from the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 5: Transaxle Oil Cooler Pipe
    G01764832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the coolant level sensor electrical connector.
  16. In order to unlock the coolant level sensor, lift one leg of the snap clip from its locked position and pull outward with a slight twisting motion.
  17. Remove the coolant level sensor.
  18. Remove the radiator.
    Fig 6: Coolant Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01764833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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