Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Engine Shield & Bolts

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the engine shield bolts and shield, if necessary.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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For 1500 series vehicles, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.
Remove the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:

Fig 4: View Of Dash Panel Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4).
Remove the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) from the dash panel studs.