Installing Upper Part Of Heat Shield

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Install upper part of heat shield on cylinder bank 1-3.

Guide the heat shield in from the rear and position it.

Fig 1: Installing Heat Shield
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Fit and tighten screws -2- .
→ Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.)

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Bank Heat Shield
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Install upper part of heat shield on cylinder bank 4-6.
Install heat shield on cylinder bank 4-6 in the same way as the heat shield for cylinder bank 1-3.