Heat Shield: Service and Repair

HEAT SHIELDS

REMOVAL

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.











2. Remove fasteners attaching heat shield to under body (Fig. 9), or engine component (Fig. 10) (Fig. 11).
3. Remove heat shield(s).

REMOVAL
1. Using a flat scraper or sharp tool, locate an edge of heat shield between the body and the heat shield
2. Attach pliers or locking pliers to the edge and exert a pulling force while applying a heat gun to the heat shield.
3. Remove and clean heat shier area with Mopar Adhesive Cleaner.

INSTALLATION
1. Position heat shield to underbody (Fig. 9) or engine component (Fig. 10) (Fig. 11).
2. Install and tighten heat shield fasteners (Fig. 9), (Fig. 10), or (Fig. 11)
3. Inspect heat shield to exhaust system clearances and adjust as necessary.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
6. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.

INSTALLATION
1. Remove old adhesive and clean heat shield area with Mopar Adhesive Cleaner.
2. Apply new heat shield to dry surface.