Starter Shield Replacement LP1, LY7

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.



3. Remove the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter.
4. Remove the starter heat shield.



5. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter.
6. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.



7. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block.
8. Remove the starter heat shield bracket.

1. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the engine block.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the engine block and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).



3. Install the starter heat shield bracket to the stud located at the rear of the starter motor.
4. Install the nut securing the starter heat shield bracket to the starter and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).



5. Position the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets.
6. Install the bolt/nuts securing the starter heat shield to the starter motor and brackets and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
7. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.