C. Remove Center Heat Shield Bolt

1. Pull the metal heat shield down slightly and apply RTV sealant to the top of the heat shield around the center bolt hole (Figure 6).

2. Reinstall only the front attaching nut for the metal heat shield. Do NOT reinstall the center attaching nut.

NOTE:
The rear metal heat shield attaching nut should still be in place.

3. Install the three (3) fuel tube clips.

4. Install the white plastic fuel tube heat shield (Figure 1).

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Remove the left (driver) door sill trim.

7. Remove the left kick panel.





8. Lift the carpeting in front of the driver's seat to access the heat shield bolt (Figure 7).

9. Remove and discard the center heat shield bolt near the floor pan transmission tunnel (Figure 7).

10. Apply the supplied butyl patch over the bolt hole.

11. Install the carpeting, the kick panel and the door sill trim.

12. Connect the negative battery cable (if necessary).

13. Refill the fuel tank, install the filler cap and check for leaks (if necessary).