51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front underbody protection

Not M5

Unfasten screws (1... 3).

Press heat shield (5) back.

Release screws (4) and remove underbody protection (6).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Center underbody protection (6) and tighten down all screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Underbody Protection Screws And Heat Shield

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M5 only

Unfasten screws (1 and 2).

Remove underbody protection (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Center underbody protection (3) and tighten down all screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Underbody Protection And Screws

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