Heat Shield, Driveshaft
Heat Shield, Driveshaft
Removing
Danger of damaging the decoupling element.
• Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.
- Loosen the clamping sleeves - 1, 2 -, push them toward the rear and slowly lower the catalytic converters.
- Remove the bolts - 2, 3 - and nuts - 1, 5 - by bending the securing tabs up.
- Remove the heat shield - 4 - with the exhaust pipes hanging down loosely center support while pressing upward on the driveshaft center support.
Installing
• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Heat Shields, Crossbraces Overview ] Heat Shields, Crossbraces Overview.
Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:
- Install the driveshaft center support.
- Assemble the exhaust system so that there is no tension placed on it.