Removing the left heat shield

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Release the screws in areas (1) .

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Release the screw (1) at the bottom of the heat shield (2) .
Release the heat shield (2) from the lower heat shield.

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Release the screw (1) at the top of the heat shield (2) .
Release left heat shield (2) from the other heat shields.
Feed out left heat shield (2) to the top and remove.

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Release the screw (1) at the bottom of the heat shield (2) .
Release the heat shield (2) from the lower heat shield.

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Release the screw (1) at the top of the heat shield (2) .
Release left heat shield (2) from the other heat shields.
Feed out left heat shield (2) to the top and remove.

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