Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement for Cadillac DTS 2007
Removal Procedure
Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while
it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
Caution: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts
as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result
in serious personal injury.
Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce
the chance of personal injury.
- Remove the exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Drill out the heat shield rivets (2).
- Remove the heat shield.
Installation Procedure
- Position the heat shield to the floor panel.
- Using a rivet gun, install the rivets (2), except for this location (1), this rivet will be installed with the oxygen sensor heat shield.
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.