Installing the heat shield on the cylinder head

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Thread in the heat shield (2) and position.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heat shield to cylinder head
M8 x 12	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Version without Real Driving Emissions 2 (-SA1 DZ):

Feed the heat shield (2) into the marked area and install it.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heat shield to cylinder head
M8x12	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Version without Real Driving Emissions 2 (-SA1DZ):

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heat shield to trim strip
M6x12	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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