For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the fuel tank heat shield to the rear suspension support fasteners.
3. Remove the heat shield from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the heat shield and tighten the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield-to-rear cross member to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

2. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.