51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Underbody Panelling

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear ram-air lip

Release screw (1).

Release screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ram-Air Lip & Screws

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Press off sill strip slightly.

Pull out spacer clip (2) and remove underbody panelling (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Underbody Panelling & Spacer Clip

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