Installation Procedure
- Carefully install the fuel tank heat shield into position on the fuel tank.
- Install the heat shield retainers into position, then press to secure the retainers. Ensure that each of the retainers is fully seated.
- Install the LH fuel tank strap and strap bolts.
- Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the fuel tank.
- Raise the exhaust into position and install the muffler insulator (3) to the underbody hanger.
- Install the exhaust extension pipe insulators (1, 2) to the underbody hangers.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.