51 47... Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Underbody Panelling: Notes
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Only if removing left underbody panelling:
- Remove rear underbody protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
NOTE:
Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
Release clips (1).
Release plastic nuts (2).
Unfasten screws (3 and 4).
Feed out underbody panelling and remove towards bottom.
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and plastic nuts (2).