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. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Separate the post catalytic converter HO2S wiring (1) from the exhaust heat shield.
3. Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the vehicle, to access the center rivet on the exhaust heat shield.
4. Release the exhaust extension pipe forward insulators from the underbody hangers, and support the extension pipe.





5. Remove the exhaust heat shield retaining nut.
6. Drill out and remove the heat shield retaining rivets.
7. Remove the heat shield from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust heat shield into position on the vehicle.
2. Install new heat shield retaining rivets.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the exhaust heat shield retaining nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Remove the support from the exhaust extension pipe.
5. Install the exhaust extension pipe forward insulators to the underbody hangers.
6. Install the catalytic converter pipe to the vehicle.





7. Install the post catalytic converter HO2S wiring (1).
8. Lower the vehicle.