Removal Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Left Front Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shield

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Remove the catalytic converter, as required. Refer to one of the following:
- Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp)
- Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement
Remove the muffler assembly, as required. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LC9, LMG, LZ1, L20) , Exhaust Muffler Replacement (L96) , Exhaust Muffler Replacement (L94 with MWN) .
Remove the left front floor panel exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shield, as required.

Fig 2: View Of Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shields

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If the vehicle is a Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon Denali, or a Escalade, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shields, as required.

Fig 3: View Of Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shields

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If the vehicle is a Suburban, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT or a Avalanche, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shields, as required.

Fig 4: View Of Rear Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shield

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Remove the rear floor panel exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shield, as required