Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.
3. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.





4. Remove the oxygen sensor wiring harness from the catalytic converter heat shield.





5. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield pop rivets.
6. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the catalytic converter heat shield.
2. Install the converter heat shield pop rivets.





3. Install the oxygen sensor wiring harness to the catalytic converter heat shield.





4. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
5. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.