Replacement procedure for 2002 Olds Bravada

Document ID# 730070

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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Mode Actuator Replacement w/ Cam Assembly

Removal Procedure Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the mode actuator. Remove the screws from the mode actuator (3). Remove the mode actuator.

Installation Procedure

Install the mode actuator (3).

Notice Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the screws to the mode actuator (3). Tighten Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (18 lb in).

Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

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Document ID# 1479710

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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Mode Actuator Replacement w/o Cam Assembly

Tools Required GE-47676 Mode Actuator Removal Tool

Removal Procedure Remove the left floor duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Floor, LH .

Important The service actuator is positioned in the bi-level mode. Place the mode door in the middle of the door's travel.

Disconnect the mode actuator electrical connector. Remove the mode actuator mounting screws. Using GE-47676 remove the mode actuator.

Installation Procedure

Install the mode actuator.

Notice Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the mode actuator mounting screws. Tighten Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

Connect the mode actuator electrical connector. Install the left floor duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Floor, LH .

Thanks, Bill

Thanks very much for the posting. I thought there was a tool that eliminated the need to remove the I/P? Or is that just the carrier?

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Here's the procedure for removing the IP carrier if your application requires it. Sure hope you don't have to go through all this. What a pain. My interpretation is that this procedure is used when the mode actuator is equipped with a "cam assembly." Sorry, I'm not familiar with it.

Document ID# 759705

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada

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Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Remove the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement . Remove the instrument panel (IP). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement . Remove the steering column with the steering wheel attached. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Remove the floor console bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Console Floor . Remove the splice pack from the floor panel located on the right side of the HVAC center support bracket (5). Remove the HVAC center support bracket (5) from the HVAC module (2). Remove the side window defogger duct. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) wire harness attachments (1) from the steering column support bracket and IP carrier. Remove the speaker wire harness attachments from the steering column support bracket and IP carrier. Remove the IP wiring harness retaining screws (1) from the IP support brackets, located near the steering column support bracket . Remove the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket. Remove the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket. Detach and remove the SIR harness from the IP carrier. Disconnect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor. Detach and remove the IP wire harness from the right side of the IP carrier. Remove the radio harness form the IP carrier. Remove the temperature sensors from the ventilation ducts. Remove the transfer case control module from the steering column support bracket. Remove the upper and lower bolts retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket. Remove the center bolt (1) that retains the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket. Remove the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket. Remove the center bolt (1) that retains the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket. Remove the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the IP carrier. Remove the IP carrier and steering column support bracket assembly from the vehicle and place on a clean prepared surface.

Installation Procedure

Install the IP carrier and steering column support bracket assembly to the vehicle.

Notice Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the IP carrier. Tighten Tighten the HVAC module to the IP carrier nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in). Install the center bolt (1) retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket. Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket. Install the center bolt (1) retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket. Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket. Tighten Starting with the center bolts (1), tighten the 6 cowl side carrier bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft). Install and attach the IP wire harness to the IP carrier. Connect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor. Install the SIR harness to the IP carrier. Install the radio harness to the IP carrier. Install the temperature sensors to the ventilation ducts. Install the transfer case control module to the steering column support bracket. Install the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket. Tighten Tighten the upper steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft). Install the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket. Tighten Tighten the lower steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft). Install the IP wire harness retaining screws (1) to the IP support bracket located near the steering column support bracket. Tighten Tighten the IP wire harness screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in). Install the IPC wire harness attachments (1) to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier. Install the speaker wire harness attachments to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier. Install the side window defogger duct. Install the screw retaining the defogger duct to the IP carrier. Tighten Tighten the defogger duct screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in). Install the HVAC center support bracket (5) to the HVAC module. Install the nuts retaining the HVAC center support bracket to the HVAC module (2). Tighten Tighten the center support bracket nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in). Install the splice pack to the floor panel. Tighten Tighten the splice pack retaining bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in). Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column. Install the IP. Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement . Install the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .

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