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Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement 6.6L (LLY)

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube to bell housing nut.
  3. Position the transmission fill tube aside. The tube does not require removal from the transmission.

  4. Object Number: 1335576  Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3 turbocharger heat shield bolts.
  6. Remove the turbocharger heat shield.

  7. Object Number: 1334821  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 3 turbocharger exhaust heat shield bolts.
  9. Remove the turbocharger exhaust heat shield.
  10. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe to right exhaust pipe bracket bolt.

  11. Object Number: 1334826  Size: SH
  12. Loosen the turbocharger exhaust pipe clamp.

  13. Object Number: 668379  Size: SH
  14. Loosen the turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter pipe clamp. Position the clamp onto the catalytic converter pipe.

  15. Object Number: 1341232  Size: SH
  16. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1341232  Size: SH
  1. Position the turbocharger exhaust pipe.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1334826  Size: SH
  3. Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe clamp.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe clamp to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 668379  Size: SH
  5. Position the turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter pipe clamp.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to catalytic converter pipe clamp to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  7. Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe to right exhaust pipe bracket bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger exhaust pipe to right exhaust pipe bracket bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1334821  Size: SH
  9. Position the turbocharger exhaust heat shield.
  10. Install the 3 turbocharger exhaust heat shield bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger exhaust heat shield bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1335576  Size: SH
  12. Install the turbocharger heat shield.
  13. Install the 3 turbocharger heat shield bolts.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the turbocharger heat shield bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  15. Position the transmission fill tube and install the transmission fill tube to bell housing nut.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission fill tube to bell housing nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  17. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.