Exhaust Front Heat Shield Replacement

Exhaust Front Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V6) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).




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).




Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the front exhaust foil heat shield to body retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
3. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (V6) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.