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Starting System: Removal & Installation Oldsmobile Bravada III

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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

CAUTIONBefore servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery negative cable. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.
  2. Remove the battery positive lead from the solenoid. (Scheme 1) Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead nut from the solenoid. (Scheme 2) Remove the starter solenoid S-terminal lead from the solenoid.
  3. Remove the starter mount bolt and nut. Remove the starter motor. (Scheme 3)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Installation

  1. Install the starter motor. Install the starter motor mount bolt and nut. (Scheme 3) Tighten the starter mount bolt and nut to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168791-S19250269432004111700000).
  2. Connect the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid and secure the cable with a nut. (Scheme 1) Tighten the positive cable nut to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168791-S19250269432004111700000).
  3. Install the starter solenoid S-terminal lead to the solenoid and secure the lead with a nut. (Scheme 2) Tighten the S-terminal nut to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168791-S19250269432004111700000).
  4. Install the vacuum brake booster hose. Connect the battery negative cable. Tighten cable to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-168791-S19250269432004111700000).