Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the exhaust muffler.
2. Remove the spare tire hoist.
3. If equipped with a 6 1/2 ft box, remove the exhaust heat shield bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust heat shield.





5. If equipped with a 8 ft box, remove the exhaust heat shield bolts.
6. Remove the exhaust heat shield.

Installation Procedure





1. If equipped with a 8 ft box, install the exhaust heat shield.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the exhaust heat shield bolts.
Tighten the exhaust heat shield bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





3. If equipped with a 6 1/2 ft box, install the exhaust heat shield.
4. Install the exhaust heat shield bolts.
Tighten the exhaust heat shield bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Install the spare tire hoist.
6. Install the exhaust muffler.