2. Center Heat Shield Cover

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Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Remove the propeller shaft. (Turbo model only) < Refer to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
Remove the bolt (A), nut (B) and clip (C) to remove center heat shield cover.

Fig 1: Locating Center Heat Shield Cover Bolt, Nut And Clip (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Locating Center Heat Shield Cover Bolt, Nut And Clip (2 Of 2)
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