Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement Frame

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the exhaust system, as necessary.



3. Remove the bolts retaining the heat shield.
4. Remove the heat shield.

1. Install the heat shield.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the heat shield bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield retainer bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

3. Install the exhaust system, as necessary.
4. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement Body Panel

Tools Required

J 34940 Rivet Gun

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the exhaust system, as necessary.
3. Using a 1/4 inch (6 mm) drill bit, remove the rivets from the heat shields, as necessary.



4. Remove the exhaust tailpipe heat shield from the vehicle.



5. Remove the exhaust tailpipe heat shield from the vehicle.



6. Remove the muffler heat shield.



7. Remove the muffler heat shield.



8. Remove the front exhaust pipe heat shield.



9. Remove the front exhaust pipe heat shield.

1. Install the front exhaust pipe heat shield on the vehicle.
2. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .



3. Install the front exhaust pipe heat shield on the vehicle.
4. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .



5. Install the muffler heat shield on the vehicle.
6. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .



7. Install the muffler heat shield on the vehicle.
8. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .



9. Install the exhaust tailpipe heat shield on the vehicle.
10. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .



11. Install the exhaust tailpipe heat shield on the vehicle.
12. Install the rivets on the heat shield using the J 34940 .
13. Install the exhaust system as necessary. Refer to General Exhaust System Replacement .
14. Lower the vehicle.