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Removal Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move the hood to the service position, by moving the hood hinge bolts (1) to the service position (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.
- Loosen the outlet duct clamp at the upper intake manifold cover.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover from the outlet duct.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
- Reposition the air conditioning (A/C) compressor using the following procedure:
- Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
- Reposition the A/C compressor with the hoses attached to the right side of the engine compartment.
- Disconnect the left front injector harness electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector.
- Disconnect the turbocharger coolant hose and clamp from the turbocharger bypass valve.
- Disconnect the water outlet tube using the following procedure:
- Remove the bolts attaching the water outlet tube to the left rocker arm cover.
- Remove the bolt attaching the water outlet tube to the thermostat housing.
- Remove the water outlet tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Reposition the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose clamp.
- Remove the PCV hose from the upper valve rocker arm cover.
- 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.
- Remove the charged air cooler inlet duct from the turbocharger.
- Remove the banjo bolt (1) from the fuel junction block.
- Disconnect the fuel pipes (3) from the fuel junction block.
- Disconnect the fuel pipe junction block from the fuel rail (1).
- Remove the fuel junction block nuts.
- Remove the fuel junction block.
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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.