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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Engine Block Assemble

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Engine Block Assemble
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  1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the oil pressure switch threads.
  2. Install the engine oil pressure switch.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    G01500698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the knock sensor threads.
  4. Install the knock sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the knock sensor to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Knock Sensor
    G01500699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the front oil gallery plug threads (1 and 2).
  6. Install the front oil gallery plug (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil gallery plug (1) to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  7. Install the front oil gallery plug (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil gallery plug (2) to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Front Oil Gallery Plug
    G01500700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the rear oil gallery plug threads (1 and 4).
  9. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (1 and 4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil gallery plugs (1 and 4) to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (2 and 3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil gallery plugs (2 and 3) to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  11. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine block plugs.
  12. Install the remaining engine block plugs.
    Fig 4: Installing Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01500701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
  14. Install the left coolant drain plug.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Left Coolant Drain Plug
    G01500702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the coolant drain plug threads.
  16. Install the right coolant drain plug.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Right Coolant Drain Plug
    G01500703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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