For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
2. Remove the exhaust muffler front heat shield nuts (3).
3. Remove the exhaust muffler front heat shield (4).
4. Remove the exhaust muffler heat shield nuts (1).
5. Remove the exhaust muffler heat shield (2).

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the exhaust muffler heat shield (2) to the floor panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the exhaust muffler heat shield nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

3. Position the exhaust muffler front heat shield (4) to the floor panel.
4. Install the exhaust muffler front heat shield nuts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

5. Install the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement.