Installing Heat Shield

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Insert heat shield and secure with two Torx screws (M6 x 12) -arrows- .
→ Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield On Cylinder Bank (1-3)
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Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield On Cylinder Bank (4-6)
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NOTE:
Heat protection panels not fitted correctly
- Risk of damage to adjacent parts
→ Make sure the heat protection panels overlap correctly.

→ Replace damaged or deformed heat protection panels.

→ Check heat protection panels for deformation, secure fixing of the aluminum braided cord, cracks and missing or damaged fixing tabs.

→ At least 80% of the total sealing area must be sealed without gaps.
Fit heat protection panel at the side by screwing on and tightening two speed nuts.
→ 635019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER .

→ Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (2.5 ft. lb.)
WARNING:
Danger of objects or loads falling down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.
Lift the engine with the mounting jack.
Fit and tighten M12 collar nuts on the engine mountings.
→ Tightening torque: 85 Nm (63 ft. lb.)
Remove mounting jack.