how do i remove the heat shield on the heaterbox?

[arista5]

I want to do something with the shield, but am trying to figure out how it comes off before i turn a simple idea into a huge project..

thanks

can i do it with the motor still in?

 

[Kevin Turch]

Good Luck, it can be done, but there is a bolt in the back thats a pain to get at. Might be easier with the valve cover off.

Kevin

 

[sam87]

No need to remove anything. Reposition wires, etc, so that you can get to the small screws on the bottom. I remember 1 screw at bottom rear & 1 at bottom front just above (maybe against) the downpipe. Hold a small mirror down there so you can see the hex head of the screw.

 

[salvageV6]

Last screw out back on the bottom is a B!tch!!!

Get it started with long needle nose or some sort of pliers. You can't turn it much that's for sure.

Got it out the rest of the way with a 1/4" drive socket with my fingers for the wrench.

Move the wiring etc.

I don't think the 1/4" drive wrench or little breaker bar will even fit in there.

If you trim the bottom off the thing you can eliminate that tiny screw.