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Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement




Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
2. Remove the exhaust front heat shield from the studs.




3. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
4. Remove the exhaust heat shield(s) from the studs.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust heat shield to the studs.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




3. Install the exhaust heat shield(s) to the studs.
4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




5. Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
6. Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).