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NJCSRT4 · 07-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey guys...how did you guys who took off the heat shield by the turbo...how'd you get it off? I just messed with it for and hour...got out the 5 screws and couldnt get it off. i know you have to bend it...but how...in what direction...I couldnt get it.

Joker21 · 07-09-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NJCSRT4

Hey guys...how did you guys who took off the heat shield by the turbo...how'd you get it off? I just messed with it for and hour...got out the 5 screws and couldnt get it off. i know you have to bend it...but how...in what direction...I couldnt get it.

You can try and fold it in the same way it is curving, I do not know how to say this... You can close it lik a clam, not to much, when it is done, try to move it near the back and then lift it in the air and the heat shield should get out. I know that was one of the other tuff part

. It is aluminum, so it can bend with no problem, just be gentle when you bend it, bend it a bit, try take it out, and to the same until it gets out.

I do not know any other trick... Oh is it unhook from the srew on the right of the shield (when you are standing in front of the car, your right).

Hope you are able to get it out.

Cheers

kingpiccoloz · 07-09-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker21

You can try and fold it in the same way it is curving, I do not know how to say this... You can close it lik a clam, not to much, when it is done, try to move it near the back and then lift it in the air and the heat shield should get out. I know that was one of the other tuff part

. It is aluminum, so it can bend with no problem, just be gentle when you bend it, bend it a bit, try take it out, and to the same until it gets out.

I do not know any other trick... Oh is it unhook from the srew on the right of the shield (when you are standing in front of the car, your right).

Hope you are able to get it out.

Cheers

yep like a clam.

NJCSRT4 · 07-09-2009, 05:48 PM

Yes, everything was disconnected...I am just wondering how...I tried...but I cant lift it high enough to even begin to bend it like a clam. I tried...did you guys leave the intercooler tube connected? Cause I did and there is no way it is coming off like that. In my opinion anyway.

WOT · 07-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I must of missed the thread on what does removing the heat shield do.
Any insight? Or if you could post link to thread
Thank you

Joker21 · 07-10-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WOT

I must of missed the thread on what does removing the heat shield do.
Any insight? Or if you could post link to thread
Thank you

He wants to remove it because he wants to install a downpipe... I think that is what it is.

I took out everything that could of been in my way, or thought that could of been in my way. But if you unscrewed all 5 screws there should be enough room just to lift it and bend it enough to remove it. I am pretty sure the intercooler tube should be remove.

shay0160 · 07-10-2009, 06:20 AM

yea remove the pipe then put some gloves on and be a man about it and yank it out. it will come out just not easy.

rayjj · 07-10-2009, 08:47 AM

Like they all said, bend it like a clamshell, and don't need to even bend it all that much. The bolt on the right side, you took out the one that connects to that short black bracket right? Make sure the bracket is out of the way also. Oh and definitely remove the IC tube.

NJCSRT4 · 07-10-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rayjj

Like they all said, bend it like a clamshell, and don't need to even bend it all that much. The bolt on the right side, you took out the one that connects to that short black bracket right? Make sure the bracket is out of the way also. Oh and definitely remove the IC tube.

am putting on a down pipe and that is why...plus I did leave the bracket on...it was dosconnected from it...(I thought it was anyway) but I left it on...I will have to take the engine cover off to get a better look...thanks guys!

rayjj · 07-10-2009, 10:27 AM

Really no need to take off the engine cover to get to the bracket. To get that bracket off, there is one other bolt to loosen and it will just hang down, or you can pull it up. That area seemed to me to be the toughest part other than the bend you have to do.

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NJCSRT4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,350	Heat shield... Hey guys...how did you guys who took off the heat shield by the turbo...how'd you get it off? I just messed with it for and hour...got out the 5 screws and couldnt get it off. i know you have to bend it...but how...in what direction...I couldnt get it. __________________ Mopar Stage 1 Garrett 60 trim turbo 44mm TiAL EXT. WGA SteedSpeed manifold/Southbend stage 3 clutch AEM FIC/Return Fuel System (750 injector) Aeromotive regulator MPx single CAT downpipe (modified for T3 flange) custom exhaust/dual 4 inch tips TiAL 50mm BOV MPX strut bar 4inch intake/small battery kit NGK Iridium 3 stage Colder Plugs BWoody Check Valve/AGP Catch Can Mopar Sway Bars Concealed radar detector/laser jammer

07-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
NJCSRT4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,350	Yes, everything was disconnected...I am just wondering how...I tried...but I cant lift it high enough to even begin to bend it like a clam. I tried...did you guys leave the intercooler tube connected? Cause I did and there is no way it is coming off like that. In my opinion anyway. __________________ Mopar Stage 1 Garrett 60 trim turbo 44mm TiAL EXT. WGA SteedSpeed manifold/Southbend stage 3 clutch AEM FIC/Return Fuel System (750 injector) Aeromotive regulator MPx single CAT downpipe (modified for T3 flange) custom exhaust/dual 4 inch tips TiAL 50mm BOV MPX strut bar 4inch intake/small battery kit NGK Iridium 3 stage Colder Plugs BWoody Check Valve/AGP Catch Can Mopar Sway Bars Concealed radar detector/laser jammer

07-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
WOT Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dixon California Posts: 1,118	I must of missed the thread on what does removing the heat shield do. Any insight? Or if you could post link to thread Thank you __________________ Move Over People Are Racing TEAM - BOOST'D 13.99 @ 100mph 2.12 60 foot

07-10-2009, 06:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
shay0160 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 542	yea remove the pipe then put some gloves on and be a man about it and yank it out. it will come out just not easy. __________________ 08 Sunburst CSRT4: OG II, Kicker audio, sun roof, polished rims with F1's. -Mopar ipod interface -Full Straight TBE from Exhaust Depot -ptp's inlet tube & Drop in K&N -MPx Full pillar Dual Gauge -AEM wide band -Mopar Stage 1 -NGk iriduim plugs -ptps Wastegate -Ptp's MAP/TIP clamp -Ptp's 50% Short Throw Shifter -Ptp's/Deatschwerks 590cc Injectors 342whp 369wtq 20psi ....AND YES THATS MY GIRFRIEND AND MY WIFE IS SITTING ON HER

07-10-2009, 08:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
rayjj Studmuffin Mod Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,705	Like they all said, bend it like a clamshell, and don't need to even bend it all that much. The bolt on the right side, you took out the one that connects to that short black bracket right? Make sure the bracket is out of the way also. Oh and definitely remove the IC tube. __________________ Stage 1..MPx catted downpipe..MPx dual out muffler..AEM intake..AEM UEGO..Scanguage..AGP front mount..AGP Catch Can..BWoody Check Valve..291.6HP/293.1TQ __________________________________

07-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
rayjj Studmuffin Mod Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,705	Really no need to take off the engine cover to get to the bracket. To get that bracket off, there is one other bolt to loosen and it will just hang down, or you can pull it up. That area seemed to me to be the toughest part other than the bend you have to do. __________________ Stage 1..MPx catted downpipe..MPx dual out muffler..AEM intake..AEM UEGO..Scanguage..AGP front mount..AGP Catch Can..BWoody Check Valve..291.6HP/293.1TQ __________________________________

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