Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution .

Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield upper bolts.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield lower bolt.
Disconnect the center intermediate shaft from the lower intermediate shaft to provide a removal envelope for the shield. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 2: View Of Upper Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Insulator

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Remove the upper exhaust manifold heat shield insulator from the oil level indicator tube, if necessary.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Lower Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Insulator

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Remove the lower exhaust manifold heat shield insulator from the oil level indicator and exhaust gasket, if necessary.