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Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement



Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex joint when moving the flex joint from the normal mounting position.






1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (RPO LE5) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (RPO L61) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the muffler pipe forward insulators from the underbody hangers, and support the muffler pipe.
3. Remove the heat shield nut.
4. Drill out heat shield rivets.
5. Remove the heat shield.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the exhaust heat shield to the underbody.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the heat shield nut.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install NEW heat shield rivets.
4. Remove the support from the muffler pipe.
5. Install the muffler pipe forward insulators to the underbody hangers.
6. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (RPO LE5) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (RPO L61) (Service and Repair) .


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