11 65 185 Removing and installing/renewing heat shield at bottom (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Clamp off BATTERY LEAD FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Remove exhaust manifold.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

IMPORTANT: Risk of interchange on replacement of the heat shield.
Other shields are installed in the N63 and N63H engines.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release front screws on heat shield (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Remove heat shield (1) towards top.

IMPORTANT: Risk of interchange on replacement of the heat shield.
Other shields are installed in the N63 and N63H engines.

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Front Screws

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Assemble engine.