The floor pan insulator sheets are composed mainly of an
asphalt material. The insulator sheets are designed to perform the following
functions:
• | Act as a shield for higher floor pan temperatures |
When servicing a vehicle, it is essential that any insulators that may
have been disturbed, removed or replaced be reinstalled in their original
sequence and location. If replacement of an insulator is necessary, it should
be replaced with material that is the same thickness and size. All insulator
materials must meet Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302 for flammability
resistance. Refer to
Floor Pan Insulator Replacement
in
Interior Trim.