Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to URETHANE ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS  .
  2. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER (AZTEK) or TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
  3. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
  4. Install the antenna connector. Refer to ANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  5. Install the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Install the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
  7. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  10. Close the hood.
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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.