Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Loosen the charged air cooler outlet duct clamp (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Charged Air Cooler Outlet Duct & Clamps
    GM877275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the charged air cooler outlet duct.
  7. Loosen the charged air cooler inlet duct to turbocharger clamp (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to pry the hose loose. The hose can be torn or damaged. Loosen the hose by twisting.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Charged Air Cooler Inlet Duct & Clamps
    GM877281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the charged air cooler inlet duct from the turbocharger.
  10. Remove the engine wiring harness. Refer to Engine Wiring Harness Assembly Replacement .
  11. Remove the heater pipe bolt and pipe.
  12. Fig 3: Heater Pipe & Bolt
    GM660425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the fuel feed front pipe bracket nut.
  14. Remove the fuel feed front pipe (1).
  15. Fig 4: Fuel Feed Front Hose To Fuel Feed Front
    GM791983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Reposition the fuel hose clamps.
  17. Remove the fuel feed hoses from fuel feed block (1).
  18. Remove the fuel feed junction block bolt/nut and remove the feed block (1).
  19. Fig 5: Fuel Feed Block & Fuel Return Pipe
    GM791986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.