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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Release the exhaust extension pipe insulators (1, 2) from the underbody hangers.
  3. Release the muffler insulator (3) from the underbody hanger and slowly lower the exhaust to rest on the rear axle beam.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Extension Pipe Insulators
    GM879159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Support the LH side of the fuel tank, just clear of the fuel tank heat shield.
  5. Remove the LH fuel tank strap bolts and the strap.
  6. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, release the heat shield push-rivet style retainers (1).
    7. Fig 2: View Of Heat Shield Push-Rivet Style Retainer
    GM889732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the fuel tank heat shield from the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Tank Heat Shield
    GM889734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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