Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LY6 with Exhaust Flange) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (L9H with Exhaust Flange) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (Gen IV Engines with Exhaust Clamp) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LFA with Exhaust Clamp) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LMM) .
If vehicle has a regular cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.

Fig 2: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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If vehicle has extended cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.

Fig 3: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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If vehicle has a crew cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.