Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Positioning Shield Onto The Vehicle
    GM927081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the shield to the vehicle, aligning the front hole stud. Place the rear of the shield under the rear shield and against the underbody.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the nut and tighten.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the heat shield-to-underbody nut to 10 N.m (89 lb ft).

  4. Install the rivets.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Hanger From The Rubber Isolators
    GM926825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the manifold exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L66)Β  or Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L61)Β .
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