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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
  1. Hoist the vehicle.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Hanger From The Rubber Isolators
    GM926825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the manifold exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L66)  or Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L61) .
  4. Fig 2: Locating Shield Onto The Vehicle
    GM927081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The front and rear heat shields overlap and utilize common rivet attachment points.
  5. Remove the nut and rivets.
  6. Remove the heat shield.