51 47 491 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection

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Underbody protection, petrol/gasoline engines

Release screws (1).

Remove underbody protection (2) towards rear.

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Underbody Protection Screws

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Replacement:

Release screws (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Underbody protection, diesel engines

Release screws (1 to 3).

Remove underbody protection (4) towards rear.

Installation:

Centre underbody protection (4) and tighten down screws (1 to 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Underbody Protection Screw

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