Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle.
Using a 1/4 inch (6 mm) drill bit, remove the rivets from the heat shields, as necessary.
Remove the exhaust tailpipe heat shield from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Rivets At Heat Shields
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Remove the exhaust tailpipe heat shield from the vehicle.
Remove the muffler heat shield.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivets At Heat Shields
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Remove the front exhaust pipe heat shield.

Fig 3: Identifying Rivets At Heat Shields
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Remove the front exhaust pipe heat shield.

Fig 4: Identifying Rivets At Heat Shields
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