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Heat Shield: Service and Repair




Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the left or right muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side or Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.

2. Drill out the left or right muffler heat shield rivets.

3. Remove the left or right heat shield washers and shield.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the left or right heat shield and washers.

2. Install new left or right heat shield rivets.

3. Install the left or right muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side or Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.