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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 955 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the fender to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the wiring and the vacuum lines to the fender.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the wheelhouse.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the wheelhouse bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Fender To Vehicle
    G01477561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the door hinge.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the door hinge bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the cowl.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the cowl bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  6. Install the bolt that retains fender to the door frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the door frame bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  7. Install the bolt that retains the fender to the reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Installing Bolts Retaining Fender To Door Hinge
    G01477562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the reinforcement bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  8. Install the bolts that retain the fender to the radiator support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender to the radiator support bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  9. Install the radiator coolant bottle. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  10. Install the vacuum tank to the left fender. Refer to VACUUM TANK REPLACEMENT in HVAC-Manual.
  11. Install the electrical harness retaining clips to the fender.
  12. Install the electronic brake control module to the fender. Refer to ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE (EBCM) REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.
  13. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts Retaining Fender To Radiator Support
    G01477563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the antenna mast and the base. Refer to FIXED ANTENNA MAST REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  15. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the hood bumper to the fender. Refer to HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT .
  17. Install the radiator grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
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