Heat Shield: Service and Repair

HEAT SHIELDS

REMOVAL





WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH. THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove nuts (2).
3. Remove heat shields (1).

INSTALLATION





1. Position heat shields (1).
2. Install nuts (2). Tighten nuts to 10 Nm (98 inch lbs.).