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Checking/fitting heat shield: Procedure

  1. Raise the car on a hoist.
  2. Is a heat shield mounted on the right side?

    Yes:  Lower the car. No action.

    No:  Go to step 3.

  3. Lift the exhaust system slightly with the transmission lift.
  4. Loosen the five rubber mountings.
  5. Lower the exhaust system. The flex part may not be bent more than 5 degrees.
  6. Take off the plastic nut (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nut
    G06229925Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fit the heat shield with 5 new nuts (B) and 1 new plastic nut (A).
    NOTE: Position the plastic nut according to the diagram.
    Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Mounting Nuts
    G06229926Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Raise the exhaust system.
  9. Refit the five rubber mountings.
  10. Remove the transmission lift.
  11. Lower the car.
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