51 47 490 Removing and installing/replacing underbody protection (front)

OVERVIEW OF TIGHTENING TORQUES: 

KEY PROCESSES: 

1. Removing the front underbody protection 
   NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
   • Loosen screws (1)  .
   • Loosen all screws along the line (2)  .
   • Remove underbody protection (3)  .
     Fig 1: Identifying Underbody Protection Screws

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2. Installing the front underbody protection 
   NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
   • Position underbody protection (3)  .
   • Tighten all screws along line (2)  .
   • Tighten the screws (1)  .
     Fig 2: Identifying Underbody Protection Screws

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     TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
     
     

     Underbody protection front
     Screw not metric thread	3 Nm
     Screw M6	8.8 Nm
     Nut	2.5 Nm