SYS.OK|MANUAL.DB● LIVE
HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 955 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRADIATOR SUPPORT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal 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. Raise the hood. Support the hood.
  2. Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET) in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
  5. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT BUMPER in Bumpers.
  6. Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Evaporator Line From 2 Brackets Of Radiator Support
    G01477564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  8. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage (Non-Rack & Pinion).
  9. Disconnect the A/C evaporator line from the 2 brackets located at the bottom of the radiator support. Refer to EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT (4.3L) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector to the SIR discriminating sensors.
  11. Remove the SIR discriminating sensors from the radiator support, if replacing the radiator support. Refer to FRONT END DISCRIMINATING SENSOR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) in SIR.
  12. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  13. Disconnect the power steering hoses to the power steering cooler. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or POWER STEERING COOLER REPLACEMENT (4.3L) in Power Steering System.
  14. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support, if replacing the radiator support. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or POWER STEERING COOLER REPLACEMENT (4.3L) in Power Steering System.
  15. Remove the hood release cable from the radiator support and the primary hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  16. Remove the primary hood latch support. Refer to HOOD LATCH SUPPORT REPLACEMENT .
  17. Remove the air intake baffle. Refer to AIR INTAKE BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - RADIATOR  in Body Front End.
  18. Remove the forward lamp wiring harness from the radiator support.
  19. Remove the upper fan shroud from the radiator support. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.

    Tilt the radiator toward the engine.

    Fig 2: Removing Forward Lamp Wiring Harness From Radiator Support
    G01477565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the ground screw terminals from the radiator support.
    Fig 3: Removing Ground Screw Terminals From Radiator Support
    G01477566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the bolts that retain the air conditioning condenser to the radiator support. Refer to CONDENSER REPLACEMENT in Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  22. Remove the bolts that retain the battery tray to the radiator support. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  23. Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to AIR INTAKE BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - RADIATOR .
  24. Remove the hood support rod. Refer to HOOD HOLD-OPEN ROD REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Radiator Air Intake Baffle
    G01477567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the mega fuse cable and bracket.
    Fig 5: Mega Fuse Cable & Bracket
    G01477568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left wheel house panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT  in Exterior Trim.
  27. Remove the bolts that retain the left fender to the wheel house panel. Refer to FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Retaining Left Fender To Wheel House Panel
    G01477569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the frame.
  29. Remove the bolts that retain the radiator support to the right and the left fender. Refer to FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  30. Remove the radiator support frame mounts.
  31. Position the left fender away from the vehicle in order to allow a clearance between the fender and the radiator support.
  32. Slide the left side of the support away from the vehicle.
  33. Remove the radiator support.
    Fig 7: Radiator Support
    G01477570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shop Manual-Ready ToolsFree Quote CheckQuote Shield Pro

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.