51 47 490 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Underbody Protection

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NOTE: Description is shown on the E87 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

Release screws (1).

Pull underbody protection (2) forward under bumper trim (3).

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Pulling Underbody Protection

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Replacement:

If necessary, modify or replace front section (1) of underbody protection
Modify sheet nuts, replace defective nuts if necessary

Fig 2: Identifying Front Section Of Underbody Protection

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