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

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove both INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS .
Remove both CONTROL SENSORS .

Release screws (1).

Lift out holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Filter Housings Holder Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Sensor And Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Control Sensor And 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 Clips

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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.