Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement LE5

1. If equipped with a 3.5L, 3.6L, or 3.9L engine, remove the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
2. If equipped with a 2.4L engine remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement.
3. Remove the heat shield nuts.
4. Remove the heat shield.

1. Position the heat shield to the underbody and the dash panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the heat shield nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. If equipped with a 2.4L engine, install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement.
4. If equipped with a 3.5L, 3.6L, or 3.9L engine, install the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.