11 65 185 Removing and installing/replacing heat shield, bottom (S63)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 5AZ .

Remove heat shield (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 5AZ .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Assemble engine.