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GM 12572879
Heat Shield

2007-2017 GM

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GM 12572879 Heat Shield
GM 12572879 Heat Shield
GM 12572879 Heat Shield
  • Part Description
    Shield, Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Heat Shield
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
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  • 12572879 Heat Shield is Ref No. 3 in the diagram below

    2008 Saturn Vue Heat Shield Diagram for 12572879
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  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Trim Engine
    2008-2017 Buick EnclaveBase, Convenience, CX, CXL, Leather, Premium6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2008-2009 Chevrolet EquinoxSport6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2009-2017 Chevrolet TraverseLS, LT, LTZ, Premier6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2007-2016 GMC AcadiaDenali, SL, SLE, SLT6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2017 GMC Acadia LimitedBase6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2008-2009 Pontiac TorrentGXP6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2007-2010 Saturn OutlookXE, XR6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    2008-2010 Saturn VueRed Line, XR6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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  • Customer Questions & Expert Answers

    Q:
    Is this 12572879 designed for my car? Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    A:
    Please Select Your Vehicle model to see if part number 12572879 is suitable before ordering.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the exhaust heat shield on Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Start exhaust Muffler heat shield replacement by removing the Muffler assembly according to either Muffler replacement (NB5) or Muffler replacement (NEA/NEB). The first step is to unscrew the exhaust Muffler front heat shield nuts before proceeding to remove the exhaust Muffler front heat shield. You should disconnect the exhaust Muffler heat shield nuts before removing both the exhaust Muffler heat shield and the exhaust Muffler front shield nuts . Place the exhaust Muffler heat shield on the floor panel before installing the exhaust Muffler heat shield nuts at 9 n.m strength (80 lb in torque). Place the exhaust Muffler front heat shield on the floor panel before installing its nuts and exert them to 9 n.m while tightening (80 lb in). Ending the replacement work by bringing back the Muffler assembly through guidelines mentioned in Muffler replacement (NB5) or Muffler replacement (NEA/NEB).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the LH exhaust heat shield on Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The first step to replace a left exhaust manifold heat shield is the removal of the fuel injector sight shield. Seller the heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector by disconnecting its power harness from the wiring harness electrical connector. Then separate the ho2s electrical connector retainer from the harness clip. Start by removing exhaust manifold heat shield bolts before taking off the heat shield by moving it upward over the ho2s pigtail. The new exhaust manifold heat shield installation requires positioning it downward over the ho2s pigtail before tightening all bolts to 10 nm (89 lb in). Put together the wiring harness electrical connector of the engine with the ho2s electrical connector while securing the ho2s electrical connector retainer to the wiring harness clip. Recovery of the fuel injector sight shield should be your last step.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the exhaust heat shield on GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The first step to replace the exhaust Muffler heat shield involves removing the Muffler assembly followed by removing the exhaust Muffler front heat shield nuts and front heat shield itself. The next step requires removal of the exhaust Muffler heat shield nuts before taking out the exhaust Muffler heat shield. The installer should position the exhaust Muffler heat shield on the floor panel followed by installing the exhaust Muffler heat shield nuts which should be tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Install the exhaust Muffler front heat shield to the floor panel before installing its nuts and tightening them to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Finally, reinstall the Muffler assembly.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the LH exhaust heat shield on GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The first step for heat shield replacement on the left side exhaust manifold is to remove the fuel injector sight shield. Remove the HO2S electrical connector from its harness electrical connector on the engine. After that remove the engine wiring harness clip retention of the electrical connector. After removing the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts the technician should pull the heat shield upwards over the HO2S harness. After positioning the new exhaust manifold heat shield below the HO2S pigtail it should be fastened using exhaust manifold heat shield bolts while tightening them to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Return the engine wiring harness electrical connector to connect it with the HO2S electrical connector while adding the HO2S electrical connector retainer to the wiring harness clip followed by mounting the fuel injector sight shield.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the LH exhaust heat shield on Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The first step to replace the left side exhaust manifold heat shield requires removal of the fuel injector sight shield. The first task is to disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and separate the HO2S electrical connector retainer from the engine wiring harness clip . Begin by removing the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts before pulling the shield upward while rising over the HO2S pigtail. Insert the new exhaust manifold heat shield on top of the HO2S pigtail before you install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts which need to be tightened to 10 Nm (89 lb in). Finish the procedure by connecting the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the HO2S electrical connector then replace the wiring harness clip retainer followed by reinstallation of the fuel injector sight shield.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    How to replace the RH exhaust heat shield on GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    The first step to replace right side exhaust manifold heat shield requires removal of the exhaust flexible pipe. You must disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector which connects to the heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector then extract the ho2s electrical connector retainer from the engine wiring harness clip. The next step involves removing the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts then pulling off the heat shield when sliding it up past the ho2s pigtail. Secure the new exhaust manifold heat shield by lowering it down over the ho2s pigtail then fasten it with exhaust manifold heat shield bolts which need to achieve 10 n.m (89 lb in) torque. One should reconnect the ho2s wiring components to the ho2s electrical connector before securing the engine wiring harness clip with the ho2s connector retainer. The last step is to install and tighten the exhaust flexible pipe.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
    Q:
    What is the process for installing the exhaust muffler front heat shield for the 2009 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Position the exhaust muffler front heat shield to the floor panel, install the exhaust muffler front heat shield nuts, and tighten them to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the process for installing the exhaust muffler front heat shield for the 2010 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Position the exhaust muffler front heat shield to the floor panel, install the exhaust muffler front heat shield nuts, and tighten them to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be disconnected after removing the fuel injector sight shield for the 2008 Buick Enclave? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after positioning the dash panel heat shield for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the dash panel heat shield nut and tighten it to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after positioning the dash panel heat shield for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Install the dash panel heat shield nut and tighten it to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be done after removing the heated oxygen sensor and exhaust flexible pipe for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Take out the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and then remove the heat shield itself.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step after installing the heat shield for the 2010 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Lower the vehicle.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the first step to replace the exhaust manifold lower heat shield for the 2007 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    First, remove the exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts (1, 2) and then take off the heat shield.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the final step after securing the heat shield for the 2008 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Reinstall the exhaust flexible pipe and finally, the HO2S.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What should be removed after raising the 2009 GMC Acadia? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Remove the exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts and then take off the exhaust manifold lower heat shield.
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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    Q:
    What is the torque specification for tightening the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse? Posted by Customer
    A:
    Tighten them to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
    Posted by ChevyPartsGiant Specialist
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