Installation Procedure
- If equipped with a 8 ft box, install the exhaust heat shield.
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the exhaust heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust heat shield bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- If equipped with a 6 1/2 ft box, install the exhaust heat shield.
- Install the exhaust heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust heat shield bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the spare tire hoist. Refer to Spare Wheel Hoist Replacement .
- Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (4.3 L, 4.8 L, and 5.3 L Engines) , Exhaust Muffler Replacement (6.0 L, 6.6 L, and 8.1 L Engines) .