Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (4.3L): Notes

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts

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Remove the spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
Reposition the spark plug wires out of the way, if necessary.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and heat shield from the exhaust manifold.