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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 272 (EXHAUST SYSTEM)EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONEXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL NOTE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Exhaust Manifold Removal Note
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Exhaust Manifold Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
- Remove the front wheels and tires.
- Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage side. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER .)
- Remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Loosen the exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the installation bolts of the front stabilizer and stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER .)
- Loosen the front crossmember component installation bolts and lower the front crossmember component approx. 100 mm {3.94 in}. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER .)
- Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or splint as shown in the figure.
- Remove the exhaust manifold by lowering it to the underside of the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.