Heat shields

12.1 Overview of fitting locations - heat shields

• 1 Underbody heat shield
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 12.2 Removing and installing underbody heat shield
• 2 Heat shield for centre exhaust system
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 12.3 Removing and installing heat shield for centre exhaust system
• 3 Heat shield for rear silencer
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 12.4 Removing and installing heat shield for rear silencer
• 4 Clamping washer
  • Qty. 7 for floor heat shield
  • Qty. 2 for heat shield of middle exhaust system
  • Qty. 3 for heat shield of rear silencer

12.2 Removing and installing underbody heat shield

Removing

• Removing centre underbody panel ⇒ 5.1 Assembly overview - underbody cladding.
• Remove rear exhaust system -3- ⇒ Rep. gr. 26; Exhaust system/silencers; Assembly overview - silencers.
• Detach lock washers -2- (qty. 7) and remove heat shield -1- backwards.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

12.3 Removing and installing heat shield for centre exhaust system

Removing

• Detach rear exhaust system -4- ⇒ Rep. gr. 26; Exhaust system/silencers; Assembly overview - silencers.
• Unscrew bolt -3- for fuel tank tensioning strap ⇒ Rep. gr. 20; Fuel tank; Assembly overview - fuel tank.
• Loosen lock washers -2-.
• Remove heat shield -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

12.4 Removing and installing heat shield for rear silencer

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931-

Removing

• Loosen bracket for rear silencer -3- and lower slightly using engine and gearbox jack - VAS 6931- ⇒ Rep. gr. 26; Exhaust pipes/silencers; Assembly overview - silencer.
• Loosen lock washers -2-.
• Remove heat shield -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.