Silverado 1500 4WD V8-6.2L (2010)
Heat Shield: Service and Repair
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
3. Remove both wheelhouse panels. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front
Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right
Side (GMC) (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right
Side) and Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service
and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) (See: Body and
Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side).
4. Remove the exhaust heat shield (1, 3) from the dash panel studs.
5. Remove the heat shield (1, 3) through the respective wheelwell.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the heat shields (1, 3) through the respective wheelwell.
2. Install the exhaust heat shield (1, 3) to the dash panel studs.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Lower the vehicle.