CAT SHIELD 2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield Installation guide

Brand
CAT SHIELD
Model
2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield
Type
Installation guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Prius Generation  (–)
ALUMINUM
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Protective eyewear
• 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.
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
t 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 videos.
PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAT SHIELD
Rivet nuts
(1 extra)
x7
Nuts
x3
Fender washers
x6
Tamper-proof
screws
x6
¼” tamper-proof
key bit
x1
Lock washers
x6
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 ange 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.
B
A
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 ange 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
liftgate 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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CAT SHIELD 2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield Installation guide

Brand
CAT SHIELD
Model
2004-2009 ALUMINUM Gen 2 Prius Cat Shield
Type
Installation guide
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