Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Exhaust Front Heat Shield Replacement



Exhaust Front Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions) .
2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (6.0L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (6.0L Engine))Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (3.6L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (3.6L Engine)) , Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (6.0L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (6.0L Engine))Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (3.6L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (3.6L Engine)) .




3. Remove the front exhaust foil heat shield to body retaining bolts (2).
4. Remove the front exhaust foil heat shield (1).



Installation Procedure

1. Install the front exhaust foil heat shield (1).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the front exhaust foil heat shield to body retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

3. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (6.0L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (6.0L Engine))Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (3.6L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (3.6L Engine)) , Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (6.0L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (6.0L Engine))Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (3.6L Engine) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (3.6L Engine)) .
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.