Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement (V-Series)

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Fig 1: Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning . WARNING: Refer to Eye Protection Warning . Preliminary Procedures Remove the right side underbody front air deflector. Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side . Remove the left side underbody front air deflector. Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side . Lower the muffler. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF4) Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipes from the intermediate heat shield. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U) .
1	Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield Fastener (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to Eye Protection Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the right side underbody front air deflector. Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
Remove the left side underbody front air deflector. Underbody Front Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
Lower the muffler. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF4)
Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipes from the intermediate heat shield. Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With MG9)Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LF4 With M5U) .

Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield Fastener (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield