51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection

Single-part underbody protection (without E90/E91/E92 AWD):

Release screws (1).

Pull underbody protection (2) in direction of arrow out of bracket (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Centre underbody protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 1: Screws, Underbody Protection, Bracket And Removal Direction

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Two-part underbody protection

Release screws (1).

Detach underbody protection (2) from bracket (3) and remove.

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Centre underbody protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 2: Screws, Underbody Protection, Bracket And Removal Direction

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Single-part underbody protection (E90/E91/E92 AWD):

Release screws (1).

Remove underbody protection (2) downwards.

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Centre underbody protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 3: Screws And Underbody Protection

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