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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Heat Shield, Rivets & Nuts
    GM1631773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the exhaust heat shield to the underbody.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the exhaust heat shield nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Install 4 NEW heat shield rivets (1).
  5. Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe
    GM1631769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. To aid in installation, spray lubricant onto the hanger insulators.
  7. Raise the muffler assembly and install the exhaust hanger insulators to the underbody exhaust hangers.
  8. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .