Remove upper heat shield

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL DEVICE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to REMOVING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING HOLDER OF DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to REMOVING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to REMOVING EXPANSION TANKS FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLERS .
Removing conduit from bank 1.

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- Loosen screws (1).
- Slide conduit (2) downwards.
Refer to REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CYLINDER BANK 2 .

Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor from the centering pin (3).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor from the centering pin (3).

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Release the wiring harness mounting (1) from wiring harness (2).

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Disengage the hose (1) and place to one side.

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Disengage the line (2) from the cable brackets.
Loosen screws (1).

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Remove the holder for the expansion tank (1) upwards.

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Loosen screws (1).
Place the holder for the pressure pipe (2) to the side.

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Unclip the pressure lines from the clamps in the areas (1) and (2).
Remove the holder (3) to one side.

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Loosen the lock (1).
Remove the cover (2).

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Loosen the lock (1).
Remove the cover (2).

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Covering the vehicle battery
WARNING:
Unprotected battery terminals.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Cover the vehicle battery.
NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Cover the vehicle battery with the special tool 2 452 007 as shown.

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the protective cap (1).
Loosen nut (2).

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Detach the wiper arm (1) using special tool 0 493 441 (61 6 060) .

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Release the cowl cover (1) from the detents (2) and (3).
Detach the cowl cover (1) towards the top, starting from the side.

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Loosen screws (1) and (2).
Remove tension strut (3) at the shock tower upwards.

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Version with mild hybrid technology:
Unclip wire (1) from the holders (arrows).

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Unscrew the bolts in the marked areas.
Remove the center cowl upper part (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the heat shield (2) upwards.

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Remove upper heat shield

Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor from the centering pin (3).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor from the centering pin (3).

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Disengage the hose (1) and place to one side.

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Disengage the line (2) from the cable brackets.
Loosen screws (1).

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Remove the holder (1) for expansion tank upwards.

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the heat shield (2) upwards.

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Removing the heat shield at the top

Disengage the hose (1) and place to one side.

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Disengage the line (2) from the cable brackets.
Loosen screws (1).

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Remove the holder (1) for expansion tank upwards.

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the heat shield (2) upwards.

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