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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 1797
14. Inspect the spark plug wires for proper installation.
1. Push sideways on each boot in order to inspect the seating.
2. Reinstall any loose boot.
15. Fully raise and support the vehicle.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 17: View Of Exhaust Manifold, Gasket & Catalytic Converter
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16. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts. (1500 series shown, 2500 series
similar).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
17. Partially lower the vehicle.
Fig. 18: Identifying J 42640
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18. Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
19. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column lower access hole.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE (6.6L)
Removal Procedure
Fig. 19: View Of EGR Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt
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1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or
Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
2. Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Replacement .
3. Remove the glow plug control module. Refer to Glow Plug Control Module
Replacement .
4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler pipe bracket upper bolt (1).
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle half way. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle .
Fig. 20: View Of EGR Cooler Pipe & Bolt
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6. Perform the following steps working through the wheelhouse opening, remove the EGR
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Exhaust - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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