Installation Procedure
- If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, install the exhaust heat shield to the studs.
- Install the exhaust heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9N.m (80 lb in).
- If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield(s) to the studs.
- Install the exhaust heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) to the studs.
- Install the exhaust heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) to the studs.
- Install the exhaust heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
- install the exhaust front heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L & 5.3L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L & 8.1L Engines) .
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0L, 6.6L & 8.1L Engines) .