Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolt

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Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe into the clamp and position the pipe flat against the turbocharger.
Loosely install the turbocharger exhaust pipe to bracket bolt (1).

Fig 2: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Position the turbocharger exhaust pipe heat shield and install the heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Fill Tube To Bellhousing Nuts

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Position the transmission fluid fill tube.
Install the transmission fluid fill tube to bellhousing nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Turbocharger Clamp Bolt

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IMPORTANT: Prior to tightening the turbocharger exhaust clamp, ensure that the turbocharger exhaust pipe is inserted into the clamp.

Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to turbocharger clamp bolt (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L) .
Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Upper Heat Shield & Bolts

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Install the turbocharger upper heat shield and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the EGR valve cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .
Install the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .