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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 343 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - BODY PANELINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the front exhaust pipe heat shield on the vehicle.
  2. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
    Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield & Rivets
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  3. Install the front exhaust pipe heat shield on the vehicle.
  4. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
    Fig 2: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield & Rivets
    G01699441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the muffler heat shield on the vehicle.
  6. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
    Fig 3: Installing Muffler Heat Shield & Rivets
    G01699442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the muffler heat shield on the vehicle.
  8. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
    Fig 4: Installing Muffler Heat Shield & Rivets
    G01699443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the exhaust tailpipe heat shield on the vehicle.
  10. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
    Fig 5: Installing Exhaust Tailpipe Heat Shield & Rivets
    G01699444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the exhaust tailpipe heat shield on the vehicle.
  12. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940  .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Installing Exhaust Tailpipe Heat Shield & Rivets
    G01699445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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