Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2007 GMC Yukon, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Left Front Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shield

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Remove the catalytic converter, as required. Refer to one of the following:
Remove the muffler assembly, as required. Refer to Muffler Replacement (1500 - w/RPO L92) or Muffler Replacement (1500 - w/RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76) or Muffler Replacement (1500 - w/RPOs LMG/LY2/LY5) or Muffler Replacement (2500) .
Remove the left front floor panel exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shield, as required.

Fig 2: View Of Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shields

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If the vehicle is a Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon Denali, or a Escalade, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shields, as required.

Fig 3: View Of Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shields

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If the vehicle is a Suburban, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali XL, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT or a Avalanche, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shields, as required.

Fig 4: View Of Rear Floor Panel Exhaust Heat Shield Nuts & Heat Shield

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Remove the rear floor panel exhaust heat shield nuts and heat shield, as required