Heat Shields: Notes

High temperatures can develop around the catalytic converters and resonators. Because of this, heat shields are necessary to protect both the car and the environment. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.

Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (Right Side Shown - Left Side Typical)

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1 - RIGHT INNER FRAME RAIL

2 - STUD

3 - HEAT SHIELD

4 - NUT

Fig 2: Inner Sill Heat Shield (Right Side Shown - Left Side Typical)

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1 - SCREW(S)

2 - INNER SILL HEAT SHIELD

3 - U NUT

4 - PEEL AND STICK HEAT SHIELD