Removal 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.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Loosen the exhaust manifold pipe clamp.
- Slide the exhaust pipe clamp up onto the exhaust pipe.
- Remove the exhaust muffler nuts.
- Slide the exhaust manifold pipe hanger out from the insulator.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
- If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the transmission fluid fill tube to bellhousing nuts.
- Position the transmission fluid fill tube to the right side of the vehicle. The tube does not require removal from the transmission.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Move the hood to the service position by moving the hood hinge bolts (1) to the service position (2).
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Remove the turbocharger upper heat shield bolts.
- Remove the turbocharger upper heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust outlet heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust outlet heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust outlet to right exhaust pipe bracket bolt.
- Loosen the exhaust outlet pipe clamp.
- Remove the exhaust outlet pipe.