Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine shield bolts and shield, if necessary.




3. For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.




4. For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.
5. Remove the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:

* Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Flange) (Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Flange))Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp) (Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp))
* Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement)




6. Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4).
7. Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) from the dash panel studs.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) to the dash panel studs.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
3. Install the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:

* Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Flange) (Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Flange))Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp) (Catalytic Converter Replacement (with Exhaust Clamp))
* Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement)




4. For 2500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and tighten until snug the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts. Install the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 lb ft)




5. For 1500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and install the oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).




6. Position the engine shield to the frame.
7. Install and tighten the engine shield bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
8. Lower the vehicle.