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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 300 (ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Heat Shield, Rivets & Nuts
    GM1631773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the heat shield to the underbody.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the heat shield nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Install 4 NEW heat shield rivets (1).
    4. Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe Insulators
    GM1631769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. To aid in installation, spray a non petroleum based lubricant onto the insulators.
  5. Raise the resonator pipe and the muffler to the insulators and attach.
  6. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LNF)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAP) .
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