Pin X was unplugged, short remained, however any slight pressure on the block towards the source tray makes the short go away.

Confirmed clearance between the EE and thr R / U coil lines as well as MSP of coil line.

Camera inspection would seem to indicate that ALL issues stem from a common location...there is a spot where both the pin X waterline and the one of the R / U waterline  contact the heat shield waterline...one on one side of the heat shield line and the other on the other side.