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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

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 the battery positive cable to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the starter motor BAT terminal.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the battery positive cable to the conduit.
  5. Install the battery cable conduit to the conduit retainers.
    Fig 1: Installing Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut From Starter Motor
    G01501062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the battery positive cable to the generator. Refer to GENERATOR REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Install the battery positive cable and nut to the underhood electrical center.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Battery Positive Cable And Nut
    G01501063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the battery positive cable and bolt to the battery.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  11. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 3: Installing Battery Positive Cable And Bolt
    G01501064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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