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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 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT - SEALED BEAM .
- Remove the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement .
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
- Remove the auxiliary engine cooler, if equipped. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER REPLACEMENT - AUXILIARY .
- Remove the auxiliary transmission cooler, if equipped.
- Remove the air baffle from the radiator support, if equipped. Refer to Air Intake Baffle Replacement - Radiator .
- Remove the coolant recovery tank or the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT or to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For the 6.5L engine, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the air conditioning condenser from the radiator support (2). Refer to CONDENSER .
- Remove the radiator from the radiator support (1). Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the forward lamp harness from the radiator support (1).
- Remove the bolts (3) retaining the radiator support (1) to the vehicle.
- Remove the radiator support (1) from the vehicle.
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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.