11 65 185 Removing and installing/renewing heat shield at bottom (N63)

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Necessary preliminary work

Disconnect the BATTERY CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL .
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan.
Remove the ALTERNATOR (not F04).
Remove both EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Remove both EXHAUST MANIFOLDS .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

Remove heat shield (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ .

IMPORTANT: Risk of interchange on replacement of the heat shield.
Other shields are installed in the N63H and S63 engines.

Fig 3: 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 N63H and S63 engines.

Fig 4: Identifying Heat Shield

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Assemble engine.