Removing Heat Shield On Catalytic Converter: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Heat shields not fitted correctly

Risk of damage to components due to over-heating
→ Check that the heat shields are screwed on fully.

→ Check that the heat shields overlap fully and without gaps.

→ Do not put pressure (body weight, tools) on heat shields.

→ Store removed components in a safe place.

→ Replace damaged or deformed heat shields and safety clips.

NOTE: Components not fitted when engine is running or during test drive

Risk of damage to components due to reduced cooling performance
→ Before starting the engine, make sure that all air-supply components are completely fitted.

→ Only start the engine when the heat shields and design cover are fitted.

→ Only test-drive the vehicle when all underbody panelling, heat shields and the design cover are fitted.

Information

When working on heat shields, check the manufacturer code on the badges.

Only install heat shields from one manufacturer.

A mixed installation is not permitted!

TMX = Thermamax
GHJ = isolite

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Manufacturer badges (Isolite shown)

1	Manufacturer badges
2	Heat shield on catalytic converter

Remove upper centre catalytic converter heat shield -1- .

1.1 Loosen and unscrew nuts -3- .
1.2 Remove retainer cover -5- .

1.3 Detach upper centre catalytic converter heat shield -1- from turbocharger heat shield -2- and guide it out.

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Upper centre catalytic converter heat shield (Isolite (GHJ))

Remove heat shield -1- .
1. 2.1 Loosen and unscrew screws -2 and 6- .
2. 2.2 Unclip clips -3- on exhaust system holder -4- using a suitable tool.
3. 2.3 Guide heat shield -1- out of the exhaust system holder -4- and remove it.
  Do not damage the insulation -5- .
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Heat shield on catalytic converter (shown Without up per parts)