Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement
Floor Panel Heat Shield ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.OL, and 8.1L Engines).
2. Remove the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.OL and 8.1. Engines)
3. Remove the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
4. Remove the exhaust front heat shield from the studs.
5. If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
6. Remove the exhaust heat shield(s) from the studs.
7. If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
8. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the studs.
Installation Procedure
1. If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, install the exhaust heat shield to the studs.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
3. If the vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield(s) to the studs.
4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
6. Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts,
- Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
7. Install the catalytic converter, if necessary. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.8L and 5.3L Engines) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (6.OL and 8.1L Engines).
8. Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (6.OL, and 8.1. Engines).