Cobalt L4-2.4L VIN B (2006)
Heat Shield: Service and Repair
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex decoupler joint when moving the flex decoupler joint from the normal mounting position. The flex
decoupler joint will flex a maximum of six degrees which is equivalent to the pipes connected at the joint which move 1 inch for each foot length of
pipe. A three foot pipe would move a maximum of three inches.
1. Remove the catalytic converter.
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