Heat Shields: Removal

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the screws and nuts holding the heat shields to the frame and floor pan (Fig 1 ) (Fig 2 ) (Fig 3 ). When removing muffler heat shield, the muffler front and rear support hangers must be removed first (Fig 4 ). Be sure to disconnect both oxygen sensor connectors.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Front And Rear Floor Pan/Converter Shields
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Rear Compartment/Tailpipe Heat Shield
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Left and Right Dash Heat Shield
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Fig 4: Removing & Installing Muffler Heat Shield
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Slide the shield out around the exhaust system.