Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.0, 6.6, and 8.1L Engines) .
Remove the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, and 5.3L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.0L and 8.1L Engines) .
Remove the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust front heat shield from the studs.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Front Heat Shield & Nuts
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If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Front Heat Shield, Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts (Regular Cab)
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If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) from the studs.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts (Extended Cab)
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If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust heat shields from the studs.

Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts (Crew Cab)
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