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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1169 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFLOOR PANEL HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts
    GM1856782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If vehicle has a crew cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the underbody studs.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts
    GM1856781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If vehicle has a extended cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the underbody studs.
  4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Front & Rear Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts
    GM1856779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If vehicle has a regular cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the studs.
  6. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L) .
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