11 65 185 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at bottom (N63 O1)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both exhaust turbochargers. See TURBOCHARGER, LEFT, CYLINDERS 5-8 and TURBOCHARGER, RIGHT, CYLINDERS 1-4 .
• Remove both exhaust manifolds. See LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD and RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
• Remove ALTERNATOR .

Release vacuum line (1) from retaining clip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Vacuum Line And Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 5AZ .

Remove heat shield (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 6AZ .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Assemble engine.