Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement

Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Exhaust Service Warning.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




2. Remove the 3 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel.
3. Remove the exhaust muffler heat shield from the floor panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the exhaust muffler heat shield to the floor panel studs.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 3 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel. Tighten the heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
3. Lower the vehicle.