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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 935370  Size: SH
  1. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) remove the propeller shaft underbody guard loop bolts and guard loop.

  3. Object Number: 927748  Size: SH

    Note: Support the fuel tank prior to removing the fuel tank strap bolt.

  4. Remove the right fuel tank strap bolt, which also secures the rear of the catalytic converter heat shield to the underbody.

  5. Object Number: 1837369  Size: SH

    Note: The heat shields at the dash panel and the catalytic converter overlap and utilizing common rivet attachment points.

  6. Drill out the rivets.
  7. Remove the catalytic converter heat shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1837369  Size: SH
  1. Position the catalytic converter heat shield, and insert the catalytic converter heat shield between the underbody and the dash panel heat shield.
  2. Install the NEW rivets.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 927748  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel tank strap bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Object Number: 935370  Size: SH
  6. If the vehicle is equipped with AWD, install the propeller shaft underbody guard loop and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  7. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.