Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.





1. Hoist the vehicle.
2. Remove the manifold exhaust pipe.





Important: The front and rear heat shields overlap and utilize common rivet attachment points.

3. Remove the nut and rivets.
4. Remove the heat shield.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the shield to the vehicle, aligning the front hole stud. Place the rear of the shield under the rear shield and against the underbody.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nut and tighten.
^ Tighten the heat shield-to-underbody nut to 10 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the rivets.





4. Install the manifold exhaust pipe.