Heat Shield: Service and Repair

Oxygen Sensor Wiring Harness Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution.





Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Drill out the rivets.
3. Lower the heat shield until the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) clips can be disconnected.
4. Disconnect the HO2S clips from the heat shield.
5. Remove the heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Raise the heat shield until the HO2S clips can be connected.
2. Connect the HO2S clips to the heat shield.
3. Position the heat shield to the floor panel.
4. Using a rivet gun, install the rivets.
5. Lower the vehicle.