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Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Replacement (LBS/A20DTH)

Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Replacement (LBS/A20DTH)

Removal Procedure


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the resonator. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBY/A20DTR) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LLU/A16LET) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LHU/A20NFT, LAU/A28NER) .

3. Remove the reinforcement bolts (1).


4. Loosen the front suspension frame rear bolts from body (2).

5. Move the reinforcements (3) to obtain the needed access.

6. Remove the 8 heat shield fasteners (1).


7. Remove the exhaust heat shield (2).


Installation Procedure


1. Position the exhaust heat shield (2) to the vehicle.


2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the 8 heat shield fasteners (1) and tighten to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in) .

3. Move the reinforcements (3) back in place.


4. Install the reinforcements bolts (1) and tighten the front suspension frame rear bolts (2) to body. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNA) Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember Replacement (GNB) .

5. Install the resonator. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBY/A20DTR) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LLU/A16LET) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LHU/A20NFT, LAU/A28NER) .

6. Lower the vehicle.


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