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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1562768  Size: SH
  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine coolant inlet pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Inlet Pipe Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield from the exhaust manifold.

  5. Object Number: 1562770  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower exhaust manifold heat shield retainers  (1), if necessary.
  7. Remove the lower exhaust manifold heat shield (2), if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1562770  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield  (2), if necessary.
  2. Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield retainers (1), if necessary.

  3. Object Number: 1562768  Size: SH
  4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the engine coolant inlet pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Inlet Pipe Replacement .
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .