Catalyst Shield: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW)

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).


1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
3. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plug.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW) (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt (2) and the wiring harness bracket (1).
6. Remove the 2 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (4).
7. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 2 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (4) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
3. Install the wiring harness bracket (1) and the wiring harness bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
4. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, 1.8L 2H0, and LUW) (Service and Repair).
5. Connect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plug.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
7. Close the hood.