Catalytic Converter Heat Shield (Bolted, "Thermamax")

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Fig 1: Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Components Location With Torque Specification (Bolted To Purge Air Duct), Thermomax

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Catalytic converter heat shield (bolted to purge air duct), Thermomax

1	Lower centre catalytic converter heat shield
2	Screws, M6 x 12 > Tightening torque 8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.)
3	Lower right catalytic converter heat shield
4	Screws M8 x 16 > Tightening torque 20 Nm (14.8 ftlb.)
5	Screws, M6 x 12 > Tightening torque 8 Nm (5.9 ftlb.)
6	Lower left catalytic converter heat shield
7	Upper right catalytic converter heat shield
8	Upper left catalytic converter heat shield
9	Front lower left catalytic converter heat shield

Heat shield on catalytic converter and turbocharger:

Fig 2: Turbocharger Heat Shield Components Location With Torque Specification - V8 Turbo

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Turbocharger heat shield, V8 turbo (similar to illustration)

1	M6 nuts > Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.6 ftlb.)
2	Shield turbocharger
3	Nuts > Tightening torque 5 Nm (3.7 ftlb.)