For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
4. Remove the heat shield to starter motor retaining bolts (1).
5. Remove the heat shield (2) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the heat shield (2) to the vehicle.
2. Install the heat shield to starter motor retaining bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the right catalytic converter to the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
4. Connect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .