Cobalt L4-2.2L (2008)
Heat Shield: Service and Repair
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex joint when moving the flex joint from the normal mounting position.
1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (RPO LE5) (See: Catalytic Converter/Service and Repair)Catalytic
Converter Replacement (RPO L61) (See: Catalytic Converter/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the muffler pipe forward insulators from the underbody hangers, and support the muffler pipe.
3. Remove the heat shield nut.
4. Drill out heat shield rivets.
5. Remove the heat shield.
Installation Procedure