Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the catalytic converter.
2. If vehicle has a regular cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
3. Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.




4. If vehicle has extended cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
5. Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.




6. If vehicle has a crew cab, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
7. Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.

Installation Procedure




1. If vehicle has a crew cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the underbody studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




3. If vehicle has a extended cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the underbody studs.
4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. If vehicle has a regular cab, position and install the rear exhaust heat shield (2) and/or the front exhaust heat shield (1) to the studs.
6. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the catalytic converter.