Starter Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Starter Shield Replacement (SFI) (2.8L, 3.6L)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V6) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter.
4. Remove the starter heat shield.




5. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter.
6. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.




7. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block.
8. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the engine block.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




3. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the rear of the starter motor.
4. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




5. Position the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.
6. Install the bolt/nuts securing the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
7. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V6) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Service and Repair).
8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).