Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement)Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement)Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement) .
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. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.3L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement)Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement)Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.6L) (Catalytic Converter Replacement) .