Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- 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) .
- 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.
- Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe heat shield bolts and shield.
- Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe to bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe.