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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Front Heat Shield
    GM707400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) .
  2. Remove the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) .
  3. Remove the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
  4. Remove the exhaust front heat shield from the studs.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Heat Shield
    GM707415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
  7. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the studs.