Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Front

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the catalytic converter.





Important: The front and rear heat shields overlap and utilize common rivet attachment points.

3. Remove the nut and rivets.
4. Remove the heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the shield to the vehicle, aligning the front hole stud. Place the rear of the shield under the rear shield and against the underbody.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the nut and tighten.

Tighten the heat shield-to-underbody nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the rivets.
4. Install the catalytic converter.