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

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



2. Remove the 4 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe heat shield from the floor panel.

1. Position the exhaust pipe heat shield to the floor panel studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the 4 nuts securing the heat shield to the floor panel.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

3. Lower the vehicle.