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Heat Shield: Installation: Installation

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.
Fig 1: Heat Shield
GC0098846Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - NUT
3 - NUT
  1. Position heat shield(s) to underbody.
  2. Install heat shield fasteners.
  3. Inspect heat shield to exhaust system clearances and adjust as necessary.
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
  6. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.