Front Heat Shield For Longitudinal Member, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, REAR .

Left: 

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-- Remove the bolt -4-.

-- Remove the lock washer -3- and clips -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield -2-.

Right: 

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-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the clips -1 and 4-.

-- Remove the heat shield -2-.