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Muffler Heat Shield


REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.





2. Remove muffler to exhaust resonator pipe attachment clamp.





3. Separate muffler from exhaust resonator pipe.
4. Remove muffler to body isolators.
5. Remove muffler from vehicle.





6. Remove muffler heat shield nuts.
7. Remove heat shield from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position heat shield into vehicle and tighten nuts.
^ Torque: 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)





2. Position muffler onto exhaust resonator pipe and install isolators.





3. Install exhaust resonator pipe to muffler clamp and tighten.
4. Lower vehicle from hoist.
5. Check exhaust system for leaks.