Heat Shield: Description: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Jeep Patriot and 2013 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - HEAT SHIELD |
| 2 - NUT |
| 3 - NUT |
Heat shields (1), are needed to protect both the vehicle and the environment from the high temperatures developed in the vicinity of the catalytic converter.
CAUTION:
Avoid application of rust prevention compounds or undercoating materials to exhaust system floor pan heat shield. Light over-spray near the edges is permitted. Application of coating will greatly reduce the efficiency of the heat shields resulting in excessive floor pan temperatures and objectionable fumes.