Part Description: 2003 GMC Sierra 3500 Shield, Exhaust Manifold Heat (RH)
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Vehicle Fitment
2003 GMC Sierra 3500 | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, WT | 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
FAQ for Exhaust Heat Shield Repair
Q: What is the cause of the malfunction of the heat shield?
A:
As the exhaust system warms and cools, the muffler and the muffler heat shield expand and contract at different rates and may cause popping and/or snapping noise.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the fuel rail outlet pipe?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the exhaust heat shield-dash panel?
A:
You can install the shield thru the passenger side wheel well, the exhaust heat shield to the dash panel studs, the exhaust heat shield nuts, and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the installation procedure for the exhaust heat shield?
A:
The procedure is to install the exhaust heat shield, the exhaust heat shield bolts, install the spare tire hoist, and the exhaust muffler.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the heat shield?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 4 N.m (35 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the exhaust heat shield?
A:
The procedure is to remove the exhaust muffler, the spare tire hoist, the exhaust heat shield bolts, and the exhaust heat shield.
By Bob
GM Specialist
29/10/2022
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FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to remove the exhaust manifold?
A:
You can remove the Exhaust Manifold pipe nuts, the spark plugs, the exhaust manifold bolts, the manifold, the gasket, the heat shield bolts, and the shield from the exhaust manifold.
Q: How to install the muffler?
A:
You can install the oxygen sensor, a new exhaust Muffler gasket, the insulators to the frame hangers, a new exhaust manifold pipe gasket, the insulators to the frame hangers, and lower the vehicle.
Q: How to remove the exhaust hanger mounting bracket?
A:
You can remove the exhaust manifold pipe, catalytic converter, Exhaust Pipe hanger bracket bolts, and the exhaust manifold pipe bracket.