Exhaust Heat Shield

[Nickichi]

Heya

Is their a trick to getting these off or should they just come away easy?

I tried last time outta curiosity but didn't work probably cause i left the cable bracket attached.

I need to do it this time because im pretty sure 1 of the gaskets is leaking hence the black carbon on the front of the engine and what i assume is exhaust coming though the vent (always thought it was the cars in front)

I guess its just the 4 bolts and then to try to get the bolt off that cable bracket and then it lifts up easy

any advice would be appreciative as i want to look over this on Saturday

 

[spoonman]

easy enough to remove, unclip the plug for the O2 sensor, the rest of the plugs will slide off towards the front of the car, (press release) , then unbolt that bracket, 2 bolts 12mm i think, the bottom bolt might be abit tricky to get to. once that bracket is removed just the 5 bolts holding the shield on. also it may be easier if you unplug the breather hose going across the top of the shield

 

[spoonman]

also if it is your manifold gasket or turbo gaskets, these are the nissan parts numbers, have these to hand still as i just replaced mine.

Nissan OEM TURBOCHARGER GASKET KIT
(P/N:14401-69F28) x 1:

Nissan OEM GASKET - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
(P/N:14036-75F00) x 1:

Nissan OEM PLATE LOCK
(P/N:14495-17F00) x 2: