Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the exhaust outlet pipe.
- Tighten the exhaust outlet pipe clamp.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust outlet to right exhaust pipe bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust outlet heat shield.
- Install the exhaust outlet heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the turbocharger upper heat shield.
- Install the turbocharger upper heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Remove the hood hinge bolts (1) from the service position (2) and position the hood in the normal position.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- If equipped with an automatic transmission, position the transmission fluid fill tube to the studs.
- Install the transmission fluid fill tube to bellhousing nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Slide the exhaust manifold pipe hanger into the insulator.
- Install the exhaust muffler nuts until snug.
- Slide the exhaust pipe clamp down onto the exhaust pipe.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe clamp.
Tighten: Tighten the clamp and nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.