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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 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure  .
  2. Remove bolt retaining negative cable to core support.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Cable
    G01811434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove tape holding positive cable and ground strap to negative cable.
  4. Remove negative cable from retainers.
  5. Raise vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  6. Remove lower closeout panel.
  7. Remove front transmission mount. Refer to TRANSAXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY (FRONT) in Automatic Transmission.
  8. Remove nut retaining ground cable to bellhousing stud.
  9. Remove ground cable.
    Fig 2: Removing Negative Cable
    G01811435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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