11 65 180 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at top (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Remove acoustic cover.
Remove both CONTROL SENSORS .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 12 9AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 8AZ .

Remove oil filler neck.

Cover fill opening with a cloth.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Neck Screws

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Release screws (1). Lay expansion tank to one side.

Tightening torque 17 10 7AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Tank Screws

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Release screws (1) from expansion tank holder.

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Tank Holder Screws

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Release screw (1) and remove expansion tank holder.

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Expansion Tank Holder Screw

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NOTE: Right side.

Release nut (1) from vacuum reservoir.

Tightening torque 11 65 6AZ .

Lay vacuum reservoir to one side.

Fig 5: Identifying Vacuum Reservoir Nut

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Unclip plug (1) from holder.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Plug And Screws

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NOTE: Right side.

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield.

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Release screws (2) and detach engine vent line.

Tightening torque 11 15 1AZ .

Cover opening.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Screw And Engine Vent Line Screw

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Unlock vent line at the positions (1) and remove line.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Vent Line Clamp And Screws

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Feed out holder (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 9: Removing Holder

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NOTE: Left side

Release nut (1) from vacuum reservoir.

Tightening torque 11 65 6AZ .

Lay vacuum reservoir to one side.

Remove plug (2) from holder.

Fig 10: Identifying Holder Plug And Nut

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Unclip plug (1) from holder.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 11 12 4AZ .

Unclip all vacuum hoses and oxygen sensor cables.

Take off holder (3).

Fig 11: Identifying Vent Line Clamp And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Fig 12: Removing Holder

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Release retaining clip (1).

Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.

Fig 13: Identifying Heat Shield And Retaining Clip

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Release retaining clip (1).

Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.

Fig 14: Identifying Wire Ring And Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 15: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 16: Identifying Heat Shield Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Lift out heat shield.

Fig 17: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Assemble engine.