Description And Operation: Turbocharger: Description: HEATSHIELDS
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rear upper heatshield - Turbocharger |
| 2 | Rear upper heatshield - Catalytic converter |
| 3 | Turbocharger |
| 4 | Front upper heatshield - Catalytic converter |
| 5 | Multi-layer steel gasket |
| 6 | Lower heatshield - Turbocharger |
The heatshields are installed over the turbocharger to protect other components, and to prevent accidental contact with the hot exhaust components. The heatshields are fixed by bolts to the turbocharger. A multi-layer steel gasket is used to seal the joint surface between the turbocharger and the cylinder head.