Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
3. Remove both wheelhouse panels. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) and Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) (Service and Repair)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the exhaust heat shield (1, 3) from the dash panel studs.
5. Remove the heat shield (1, 3) through the respective wheelwell.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the heat shields (1, 3) through the respective wheelwell.
2. Install the exhaust heat shield (1, 3) to the dash panel studs.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
3. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .
4. Lower the vehicle.