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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts
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  3. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  4. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts (2) and heat shield (3) from the dash panel.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Bolts (6.6L (LLY) Engine)
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  6. Remove the exhaust pipe heat shield bolts and shield.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Left Exhaust Pipe Bolt Removal Sequence
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  8. Remove the exhaust pipe bolts in the sequence shown.
  9. Fig 4: View Of Left Exhaust Pipe
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  10. Remove the exhaust pipe and gaskets. Discard the gaskets.