Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Upper Heat Shield & Bolts

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Remove the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module Replacement .
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement .
Remove the turbocharger upper heat shield bolts and shield.

Fig 2: View Of Turbocharger Clamp Bolt

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Loosen the turbocharger exhaust pipe to turbocharger clamp bolt (1).
Remover 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) .

Fig 3: View Of Fill Tube To Bellhousing Nuts

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Perform the following steps working through the wheelhouse opening, 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.

Fig 4: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield & Bolts

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Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe heat shield bolts and shield.

Fig 5: View Of Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolt

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Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe to bracket bolt (1).
Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe.