How to Service an Exhaust Heat Shield on 2003 Dodge Dakota?

First, raise and support the vehicle to service the heat shields. Free the heat shields from the frame or floor pan by taking out the screws or nuts holding them in place. You have to remove the front muffler support bracket before you can take out the heat shield from the muffler. Pull out the shields close to the end of the exhaust system. With the heat shields positioned against the floor pan or frame, put in all the screws or nuts and make certain they are tightened correctly before you put the car back on the floor.

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2003 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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 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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2003 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 2003 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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2003 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 2003 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

2003 Dodge Dakota Exhaust Heat Shield Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service an Exhaust Heat Shield on 2003 Dodge Dakota?
A: First, raise and support the vehicle to service the heat shields. Free the heat shields from the frame or floor pan by taking out the screws or nuts holding them in place. You have to remove the front muffler support bracket before you can take out the heat shield from the muffler. Pull out the shields close to the end of the exhaust system. With the heat shields positioned against the floor pan or frame, put in all the screws or nuts and make certain they are tightened correctly before you put the car back on the floor.