FAQ for Exhaust Heat Shield Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the heat shield nuts?
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The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the transmission filler tube bracket nut?
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The recommended torque is 12.5 N.m (111 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the heat shield nuts?
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The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield (2.9L)?
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You should position the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold, apply anti-seize GM P/N 12371386 (Canadian P/N 993128) to the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts, install the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts, install the HO2S to the exhaust manifold, position the transmission filler tube to the A.I.R, then install the transmission filler tube bracket nut, the air cleaner assembly, and install the air cleaner outlet duct.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield?
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You need to raise and support the vehicle, remove the 4 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel, then remove the exhaust pipe heat shield from the floor panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Catalytic Converter Heat Shield?
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You need to raise and support the vehicle, remove the 5 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel, then remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the floor panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield?
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You should position the exhaust pipe heat shield to the floor panel studs, install the 4 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel, then lower the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Catalytic Converter Heat Shield?
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You should position the catalytic converter heat shield to the floor panel studs, next install the 5 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel, then lower the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield (2.9L)?
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You need to remove the air cleaner outlet duct and the air cleaner assembly, remove the transmission filler tube bracket nut from the A.I.R. adapter, and position aside, then remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) from the exhaust manifold, remove the 3 nuts securing the heat shield to the exhaust manifold, and remove the exhaust manifold heat shield from the exhaust manifold.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield?
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You should position the exhaust muffler heat shield to the floor panel studs, then install the 3 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel and lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
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