Installation Procedure

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If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shields to the studs.

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Heat Shield (Crew Cab Pick-Up Truck)
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) to the studs.

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Heat Shield (Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck)
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Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) to the studs.

Fig 3: Installing Exhaust Heat Shield (Regular Cab Pick-Up Truck)
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Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.

Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Front Heat Shield
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Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, and 5.3L Engines) , Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L Engine) .
Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L Engines) .