Driveshaft Heat Shield, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and bolt -2- for the underbody trim panel -1- in the heat shield area.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
-- Remove the exhaust system clamping sleeve. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER and OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM .
-- Free up the heat shield -1- from the stud bolts -arrows-.
-- Remove the heat shield from between the exhaust system -2- forward.