Remove heat shield from manifolds

[Ratech]

I am in the process of replacing the head gaskets. I have removed the nuts and washers holding the heat shields in place on the exhaust manifolds. How do I get them out without destroying them.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

They should come out from the top side and you will need to move the plastic HVAC system to get the passenger side out. I would wear some type of leather gloves because the shield on the edges are sharp and can cut your finger.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

They are only layers of foil and fiber. They can bend quite a bit and you won't hurt or tear them. Pretend you're taking off a coat, one sleeve (stud) at a time. If I remember, the part wrapped around the collector portion needs to be straightened a bit to pull them up and out. When you put them back on, you can push them into place to fit again.

 

[Ratech]

Thank You