Heat Shields: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the screws and/or nuts holding the heat shields to the frame and/or floor pan (Fig 1 ) (Fig 2 ) (Fig 3 ) (Fig 4 ) (Fig 5 ) (Fig 6 ) (Fig 7 ) (Fig 8 ) (Fig 9 ).
When removing muffler heat shield, the muffler front support bracket must be removed first.
Slide the shields out around the exhaust system.

Fig 1: Removing Floor Pan Heat Shields
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Fig 2: Removing Floor Pan Heat Shields - Extended Cab
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Fig 3: Removing Floor Pan Heat Shields, Front and Middle Shields - 4 Door Cab
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Fig 4: Removing Floor Pan Heat Shields Front Floor Pan Shield - 4 Door Cab
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Fig 5: Removing Center Bearing Heat Shield - Standard Cab and Extended Cab
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Fig 6: Removing Dash/Floor Pan Heat Shields
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Fig 7: Removing Tail Pipe Heat Shield
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Fig 8: Removing Electrical Connector Heat Shield - 45RFE Transmission
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Fig 9: Removing Muffler Heat Shield - 4 Door Cab
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