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Exhaust Pipe Replacement - Left Side 6.6L Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 707396  Size: SH
  1. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts (2) and heat shield (3) from the dash panel.

  3. Object Number: 1334829  Size: SH
  4. Remove the left exhaust pipe heat shield bolts.
  5. Remove the heat shield.

  6. Object Number: 721427  Size: SH
  7. Remove the exhaust pipe bolts in the proper sequence.

  8. Object Number: 1334832  Size: SH
  9. Remove the exhaust pipe and gaskets.
  10. Discard the gaskets.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1334832  Size: SH
  1. Position the exhaust pipe with a NEW gasket to the turbocharger. Align the tab on the gasket at the turbocharger to face inward.
  2. Loosely install the bolts.
  3. Position the exhaust pipe with a NEW gasket to the exhaust manifold. Align the tab on the gasket to face outward.
  4. Loosely install the bolts.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 721436  Size: SH
  6. Tighten the exhaust pipe bolts in the sequence shown.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1334829  Size: SH
  8. Install the exhaust pipe heat shield bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 707396  Size: SH
  10. Install the left side exhaust heat shield (3) at the dash panel.
  11. Install the heat shield nuts (2).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  13. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement.