Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the EGR valve to the EGR cooling tube.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the EGR to EGR cooling tube bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  3. Fig 1: EGR Cooling Tube Bolts
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  4. Install the EGR assembly to the engine.
  5. Install the EGR assembly to EGR bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the EGR assembly to exhaust pipe nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  7. Fig 2: EGR Bracket Bolts & Nuts
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  8. Install the EGR assembly to intake manifold nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten nuts to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  9. Fig 3: EGR Assembly To Intake Manifold Nuts
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  10. Install EGR outlet cooling hose (1) to EGR cooling tube (2).
  11. Fig 4: Cooling Tube & EGR Outlet Cooling Hose
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  12. Install the EGR inlet cooling hose (2) to the EGR cooling tube (1).
  13. Fig 5: Cooling Tube & EGR Inlet Cooling Hose
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  14. Connect the EGR vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
  15. Fig 6: EGR Valve Vacuum Hose
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  16. Install the upper intake manifold tube and nuts.

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

  17. Install the intake heater and gasket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the heater to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  18. Fig 7: Turbocharger Boost Sensor & Bracket
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  19. Install the turbocharger boost sensor with bracket.
  20. Install the turbocharger boost sensor bracket bolt.

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

  21. Install air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  22. Fill cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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