11 65 180 Removing and Installing/Replacing Heat Shield At Top (N63)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove Both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
Remove Both Control Sensors. See LEFT SENSOR and RIGHT SENSOR .

Release Screws (1).

Lift Out Holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder Screws

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Release Screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release Screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Release Retaining Clip (1).

Detach Wire Ring (2) and Set Down Behind Oxygen Sensor.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip and Wire Ring

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Release Retaining Clip (1).

Detach Wire Ring (2) and Set Down Behind Oxygen Sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Clip and Wire Ring

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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 Heat Shield Screws

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Release Screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Lift Out Heat Shield.

Fig 7: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Assemble Engine.