Banks Power Chevy_GMC Trucks: Gas ’99 - 14 4.3,4.8,5.3,6.0,6.2,8.1 Exhaust- Torque Tubes System '99-08 GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & '09-10 GM 5.3L Pickups & SUVs - Manual (Page 3)

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1.
Raise the vehicle and support it
with properly weight rated safety
stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety
precautions. When using ramps, be
sure the front wheels are centered
squarely on the topsides; place the
transmission in neutral; set the parking
brake and place blocks behind the
rear wheels.
CAUTION: DO NOT WORK UNDER
ANY VEHICLE SUPPORTED ONLY
BY A FLOOR JACK. SEVERE INJURY
MAY RESULT.
2.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
Secure the cable(s) so that they do not
come in contact with the battery posts
during the installation.
3.
Remove dipstick, unbolt and
remove dipstick tube. Pull dipstick
tube out with a twisting motion.
Note: to simplify removal of the stock
exhaust manifolds and installation of
Banks torque tubes, remove all plastic
retainer pins attached to the fender
lining on the front left and right wheel
liner, then remove the wheel liner and
set aside.
4.
Disconnect EGR tube from right
side exhaust manifold (if equipped).
Save all hardware for reinstallation.
See Figure 1.
TorqueTubes Systems Installation
Figure 1
Figure 2