Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. If equipped with a 3.5L, 3.6L, or 3.9L engine, remove the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO M15) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (M15)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO MT2) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (MT2).
2. If equipped with a 2.4L engine remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (LE5) Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement.
3. Remove the heat shield nuts (1).
4. Remove the heat shield.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the heat shield to the underbody and the dash panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the heat shield nuts (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
3. If equipped with a 2.4L engine, install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (LE5) Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement.
4. If equipped with a 3.5L, 3.6L, or 3.9L engine, install the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO M15) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (M15)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ9 w/RPO MT2) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (MT2).