C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
14. Remove the bolts and the spark plug wire shield, if necessary.
15. Clean all gasket surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the spark plug wire shield to the exhaust manifold, if removed.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the heat shield bolts.
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Tighten the heat shield bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
Important: To assist in installing the exhaust manifold to the engine, the tabs at the bolt holes on a NEW exhaust manifold gasket will hold the bolts
and the gaskets in place.
3. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gaskets to the exhaust manifold.
4. Ensure that the exhaust manifold bolts are held in place by the tabs on the exhaust manifold gaskets.
