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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - BODY PANELINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Front Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield

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Install the front exhaust pipe heat shield to the body panel.
Install the rivets to the heat shield using the J 34940 . See Special Tools .

Fig 2: View Of Muffler Heat Shield

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Install the muffler heat shield to the body panel.
Install the rivets to the heat shield using the J 34940 . See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Tailpipe Heat Shield

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Install the exhaust tailpipe heat shield to the body panel.
Install the rivets to the heat shield using the J 34940 . See Special Tools .
Install the propeller shaft to the vehicle.
- For vehicles equipped with a one piece propeller shaft, refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- For vehicles equipped with a two piece propeller shaft, refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
Lower 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.