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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Dash Panel Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts
    GM1708989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) to the dash panel studs.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  3. Install the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:
    4. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. For 2500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and tighten until snug the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts. Install the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
    5. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. For 1500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and install the oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
    6. Fig 4: View Of Engine Shield & Bolts
    GM1696602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Position the engine shield to the frame.
  7. Install and tighten the engine shield bolts and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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