Starter Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Starter Shield Replacement (LP1, LY7)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the right catalytic converter.




3. Remove the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter.
4. Remove the starter heat shield.




5. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter.
6. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.




7. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block.
8. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the engine block.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block.

Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




3. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the rear of the starter motor.
4. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter.

Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Position the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.
6. Install the bolt/nuts securing the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.

Tighten the bolt/nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

7. Install the right catalytic converter.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.