Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View of SUV Exhaust Heat Shield

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, install the exhaust heat shield to the studs.
Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: View of Crew Cab Pick-up Truck Exhaust Heat Shields

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If the vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield(s) to the studs.
Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: View of Exhaust Heat Shield

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Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install 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) .
Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0L, and 8.1L Engines) .