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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View of Battery Hold Down Retainer & Bolt
    GM662922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the battery insulator, if necessary.
  2. Install the battery.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the battery hold down retainer and bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery hold down retainer bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View of Front End Diagonal Brace & Bolts
    GM662921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the front end diagonal brace and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Battery & Positive Battery Cable
    GM662504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the positive battery cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the positive battery cable bolt to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  6. Snap the positive battery cable cap closed.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Battery Cables
    GM662092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
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