Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Dash Panel Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield (1 or 3) to the dash panel studs.
Install the dash panel exhaust heat shield nuts (2 or 4).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the catalytic converter, if required. Refer to one of the following:

Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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For 2500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and tighten until snug the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, install the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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For 1500 series vehicles, position the oil pan skid plate and install the oil pan skid plate bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Engine Shield & Bolts

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Position the engine shield to the frame.
Install and tighten the engine shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.