2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield Installation Guide

2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the best Prius catalytic converter theft deterrence device on the market.

Please read the instructions below to ensure the most accurate and secure fit for your Cat Shield. Professional installation is highly recommended and knowledge of using rivet nuts plus a rivet nut tool is necessary.

Check out www.catshield.com for installation video

PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAT SHIELD

• Rivet nuts (1 extra)

• Tamper-proof screws

• Fender washers

• Lock washers

• Nuts

• ¼” tamper-proof key bit

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Protective eye wear
• Marking pen
• Drill
• 13/32” or 25/64” drill bit (no pilot bit)
• Rivet nut tool with M6 mandrel/head
• ¼” bit driver
• 10mm socket
• Center punch (optional)

INSTALLATION TIPS

• The “M” logo orientation should be on the right when looking at the shield from below.
• Torque specs on tamper-proof screws are 37-72 inch lbs.
• Highly recommend replacing exhaust hangers to reduce noise and vibration.

STEP 1
Remove the under panel. Remove the three (3) nuts holding the under panel by using a 10mm socket and driver. Refer to image A.

STEP 2
Mark holes for drilling. Temporarily place the Cat Shield onto the vehicle using the three (3) studs as a guide and hand tighten the shield with 3 new M6 flange nuts (provided) onto the studs. Locate the 3 holes along each side of the Cat Shield and make a mark inside all 6 holes. Optional: use a center punch tool at each of these markings for easier drilling. Refer to image B for locations.

STEP 3
Drill 6 holes for the rivet nut. Remove the front 3 nuts used to hold the Cat Shield. Using the drill bit (with no pilot bit), drill the marked locations to make 6 holes in the vehicle frame.

STEP 4
Install rivet nuts. Using a rivet nut tool, install the six (6) rivet nuts to the recently drilled holes. Please watch an instructional video if you have never used a rivet nut tool before.

STEP 5
Install Cat Shield. Place the Cat Shield onto the three (3) front studs. Tighten the Cat Shield to the three front studs using the three M6 flange nuts provided.

STEP 6
Install tamper-proof screws. Using the six (6) provided tamper-proof screws and hardware, fasten the rest of the shield to the vehicle. For each screw, install the fender washer, lock washer, and tamper-proof screw in the order shown below. Use the provided tamper-proof bit to tighten the tamper- proof screws. Refer to image C.

STEP 7
Tighten all nuts and screws. Check each nut and screw to ensure the shield is completely secured to the vehicle.

STEP 8
Apply Cat Shield sticker (optional). Place the sticker on the vehicle to warn thieves that the vehicle is protected by Cat Shield! Recommended placement: Rear lift gate window.

Congratulations! You are now #catshieldprotected.
If you have any questions or feedback about our product, contact us at info@millercat.com. Don’t forget to tag us with your latest install using @millercatcorp and #catshieldprotected.

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