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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Exhaust Heat Shield
    GM892075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Position the heat shield and install the nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the heat shield-to-body nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    2. Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Hangers
    GM892074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the exhaust resonator and install the isolators.
    3. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Pipe-To-Exhaust/Resonator Fasteners
    GM892067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install and tighten the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold pipe to the exhaust resonator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe-to-resonator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
  5. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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