Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive, remove the right side engine splash shield in order to access the heat shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .

Fig 1: Removing Right Side Engine Splash Shield
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Remove the steering gear heat shield bolts.
Remove the steering gear heat shield.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Heat Shield
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