Removing Heat Shield

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing

→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

Support engine with a mounting jack.
Screw off M12 collar nuts on the two engine mountings.
Carefully lower the engine.
Remove heat protection panels at the sides by unscrewing two speed nuts.
→ 635019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER .
Unscrew two Torx screws (M6 x 12) -arrows- and remove heat shields.

Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield On Cylinder Bank (1-3)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield On Cylinder Bank (4-6)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.