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

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove underbody protection (1) in direction of arrow from bumper panel (2).

Installation note:

Make sure the underbody protection (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Underbody Protection

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Only F18 national-market version:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 75 3AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 75 3AZ .

Release the rest of the marked screws and remove the underbody protection (3).

Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Underbody Protection Screw

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