GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield bolts and shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 707396  Size: SH
  4. Remove the exhaust heat shield nuts.
  5. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the dash panel studs (1, 3).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 707396  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust heat shield to the dash panel studs (1, 3).
  2. Install the exhaust heat shield nuts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the engine protection shield and bolts. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.