11 65 180 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield at top (N63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both intake filter housings . See 13 71 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTH INTAKE FILTER HOUSINGS (N63) .
Remove left control sensor and right control sensor .

Release screws (1).

Lift out holder.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ, see SUPERCHARGER

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ, see SUPERCHARGER

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release retaining clip (1).

Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.

Fig 4: Identifying Wire Ring And Retaining Clip

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Release retaining clip (1).

Detach wire ring (2) and set down behind oxygen sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Wire Ring And Behind Oxygen Sensor

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ, see SUPERCHARGER

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the graphic shows the oxygen sensor removed.

Fig 6: Identifying Top Heat Shield Screws (1 Of 2)

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 3AZ, see SUPERCHARGER

Lift out heat shield.

Fig 7: Identifying Top Heat Shield Screws (2 Of 2)

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Assemble engine.