Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the four rear catalytic converter heat shield bolts for the rear catalytic converter heat shield.
3. Remove the two halves of the rear catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.
4. Remove the two front catalytic converter heat shield bolts and the air inlet tube bracket bolt for the front catalytic converter heat shield.
5. Remove the front catalytic converter shield from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: It is important that all heat shields be reinstalled correctly or heat damage to other components may occur.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure.
2. Tighten all fasteners to 22-28 N.m (16-21 lb ft).