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 SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right SideCatalytic 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) .
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) .
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 SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ9) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right SideCatalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right SideCatalytic 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).