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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Disconnect the BATTERY CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL .
• Remove FAN COWL with electric fan.
• Remove the ALTERNATOR .
• Remove both exhaust turbochargers. See REMOVING TURBOCHARGER, RIGHT (CYLINDERS 1-4)  and REMOVING TURBOCHARGER, LEFT (CYLINDERS 5-8) .
• Remove both exhaust manifolds. See REMOVING LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD and REMOVING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

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 .

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.

Fig 4: Identifying Heat Shield

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Assemble engine.