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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1696602  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the engine shield bolts and shield, if necessary.

  3. Object Number: 1698082  Size: SH
  4. For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

  5. Object Number: 1698083  Size: SH
  6. For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.
  7. Remove the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:
  8. •  Catalytic Converter Replacement
    •  Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement

    Object Number: 1708989  Size: SH
  9. Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4).
  10. Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) from the dash panel studs.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1708989  Size: SH
  1. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) to the dash panel studs.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  4. Install the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:
  5. •  Catalytic Converter Replacement
    •  Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement

    Object Number: 1698083  Size: SH
  6. For 2500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and tighten until snug the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts. Install the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft)

  7. Object Number: 1698082  Size: SH
  8. For 1500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and install the oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  9. Object Number: 1696602  Size: SH
  10. Position the engine shield to the frame.
  11. Install and tighten the engine shield bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  12. Lower the vehicle.