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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1578494  Size: SH
  1. Remove the dash panel heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel .
  2. Remove the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe heat shield nuts.
  4. Remove the exhaust pipe heat shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1578494  Size: SH
  1. Position the exhaust pipe heat shield to the underbody.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the exhaust pipe heat shield nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  6. Install the dash panel heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement - Dash Panel .