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Exhaust Particulate Filter Heat Shield Replacement - Front

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Do not bend the exhaust flex pipe more than 10 degrees in any direction. Bending of more than 10 degrees or twisting in a range of ±0.5 degrees will damage the exhaust flex decoupler.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plug. Remove clip from DPF sensor bracket. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement .



3. Remove 3 bolts (2) and the nut (3).
4. Remove the exhaust particulate filter heat shield - front (1).

1. Install the exhaust particulate filter heat shield - front (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the 3 bolts (2) and tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
3. Install the nut (3) and tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
4. Install the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness plug. Install clip to DPF sensor bracket. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement .
5. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .