Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex decoupler joint when moving the flex decoupler joint from the normal mounting position. The flex decoupler joint will flex a maximum of six degrees which is equivalent to the pipes connected at the joint which move 1 inch for each foot length of pipe. A three foot pipe would move a maximum of three inches.




1. Remove the catalytic converter.
2. Remove the muffler pipe forward insulators from the underbody hangers, and support the muffler pipe.
3. Remove the heat shield nut.
4. Drill out heat shield rivets.
5. Remove the heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the exhaust heat shield to the underbody.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the heat shield nut.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install NEW heat shield rivets.
4. Remove the support from the muffler pipe.
5. Install the muffler pipe forward insulators to the underbody hangers.
6. Install the catalytic converter.