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Heat Shield: Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust System - Heat Shield Replacement Guidelines

26 08 02 

Aug. 28, 2008 

2015831 Supersedes T.B. Group 26 Number 07 - 07 Dated October 2, 2007 Due to removal of Routan applicability.

Vehicle Information

Condition

Exhaust Heat Shield, Replacement Guidelines

Underbody heat shields are important for proper vehicle performance. Heat Shields are to be inspected after completion of any type of repair to the
underbody (exhaust system, transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced

Technical Background

Damaged heat shields may exhibit the following symptoms:

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Bent / Moved out of tolerance heat shield material

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Lack of sufficient clearance

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Torn / Damaged heat shield material

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Contaminated (fluid saturation) heat shield material

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Peeling / Separating heat shield material resulting from damage

Production Solution

No production change required.

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