How to Service and Repair an Exhaust Heat Shield on 2002 Dodge Dakota?

Before servicing or repairing the heat shield, raise and support the vehicle. Take out the nuts and screws that hold the heat shields onto the frame or floor pan. When removing the muffler heat shield, first take off the front support bracket for the muffler. Take the shields and slide them around the exhaust system. Put the heat shields down on the floor pan or frame and add the screws or nuts and loosen them just before taking the vehicle off the jack.

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2002 Dodge Dakota Heat Shield, Driver Side Part Number: 53031706AG
$39.15 MSRP: $56.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Left; Exhaust Heat Shield; Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield; Shield Exhaust Manifold
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 53031706AB, 53031706AE
- Item Weight: 1.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 16.3 x 4.5 x 2.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53031706AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, Sport, Sport Plus | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Heat Shield, Passenger Side Part Number: 53030814AH
$39.90 MSRP: $58.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Exhaust Manifold; Right Heat Shield; Floor Pan Heat Shield.; Shield Exhaust Manifold
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 53030814AB, 53030814AE, 53030814AG
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 16.0 x 5.0 x 2.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53030814AH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, Sport, Sport Plus | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Heat Shield, Center Part Number: 55364165AA
$45.16 MSRP: $81.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Exhaust; Floor Pan Heat Shield, Center, Center Rear, Rear; Exhaust Heat Shield; Shield Exhaust Front Pipe Or Converter; Shield Heat
- Position: Center
- Replaces: 55256724AC, 55256724AB
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.6 x 10.6 x 2.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55364165AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Heat Shield, Passenger Side Part Number: 53031040AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Right; Exhaust Heat Shield; Shield Exhaust Manifold
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 13.2 x 4.9 x 1.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53031040AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Dakota Heat Shield, Driver Side Part Number: 53031039AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Left; Exhaust Heat Shield; Shield Exhaust Manifold
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 0.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.6 x 2.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53031039AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

2002 Dodge Dakota Exhaust Heat Shield Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair an Exhaust Heat Shield on 2002 Dodge Dakota?
A: Before servicing or repairing the heat shield, raise and support the vehicle. Take out the nuts and screws that hold the heat shields onto the frame or floor pan. When removing the muffler heat shield, first take off the front support bracket for the muffler. Take the shields and slide them around the exhaust system. Put the heat shields down on the floor pan or frame and add the screws or nuts and loosen them just before taking the vehicle off the jack.