11 65 180 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at top (N63 hybrid)

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Lift out holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Filter Housing Holder Mounting Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Filter And Housing Mounting Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Filter And Housing Mounting Screws

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Release retaining clip (1).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Wire Ring And Retaining Clip

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Release retaining clip (1).

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

Fig 5: Identifying Oxygen Sensor, Wire Ring And Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the oxygen sensor removed.

Fig 6: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Mounting Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Lift out heat shield.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Mounting Screws

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Assemble engine.