Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary.
2. Remove the catalytic converter, if necessary.
3. Remove the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
4. Remove the exhaust front heat shield from the studs.





5. If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
6. Remove the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) from the studs.





7. If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
8. Remove the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) from the studs.





9. If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
10. Remove the exhaust heat shield(s) from the studs.





11. If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
12. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the studs.

Installation Procedure





1. If vehicle is a sport utility vehicle, install the exhaust heat shield to the studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





3. If vehicle is a crew cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield(s) to the studs.
4. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





5. If vehicle is a extended cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust heat shield (1, 2) to the studs.
6. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





7. If vehicle is a regular cab pick-up truck, install the exhaust front heat shield (1) and/or the exhaust heat shield (2) to the studs.
8. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





9. Install the exhaust front heat shield to the studs.
10. Install the exhaust front heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust heat shield nuts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
11. Install the catalytic converter, if necessary.
12. Install the exhaust manifold pipe, if necessary.