Catalyst Shield: Service and Repair

Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNJ) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) remove the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts and guard loop.





Note: Support the fuel tank prior to removing the fuel tank strap bolt.

3. Remove the right fuel tank strap bolt, which also secures the rear of the catalytic converter heat shield to the underbody.





Note: The heat shields at the dash panel and the catalytic converter overlap and utilizing common rivet attachment points.

4. Drill out the rivets.
5. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the catalytic converter heat shield, and insert the catalytic converter heat shield between the underbody and the dash panel heat shield.
2. Install the NEW rivets.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the fuel tank strap bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




4. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, install the propeller shaft underbody guard loop and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LNJ) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).