51 47 ... Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody panelling

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection, refer to 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Left side with independent heating version only:

Remove exhaust pipe, refer to 64 12 580 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXHAUST PIPE (BOTTOM)

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side. If necessary, the vehicle must be set down on its wheel in the meantime as not all the connecting elements are immediately accessible.

Release clips/screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Clips

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Press sill cover (1) and wheel arch trim (2) outwards and release screws (3) underneath.

Fig 2: Removing Underbody Paneling

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Feed out underbody panelling (4) downwards.

Installation:

Make sure underbody panelling (4) is correctly seated on wheel arch cover at front and rear.