31 10 010 Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement plate
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IMPORTANT:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for raising the vehicle
Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!
NOTE:
Two variants of the reinforcement plate are installed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- F23, F33: Remove both bottom reinforcement struts.
Version 1:
Release screws (1).
Remove reinforcement plate (2).
Installation note:
Replace screws (1).
Tightening torque: 31 10 4AZ .
Version 2:
Release screws (1).
Remove reinforcement plate (2).
Installation note:
Replace screws (1).
Tightening torque: 31 10 4AZ .