Installing the front underbody protection

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Guide the front underbody protection (1) in under the bumper panel (2) and position it at the screw points.

Tighten screws (arrows).

Tightening torques

Underbody protection, front
	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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Removal of intermediate shaft with support tube from transfer box

27 Removal of intermediate shaft with support tube from transfer box

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Removal:

Loosen screws (1).

Remove air duct.

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Loosen screws (1).

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Pull intermediate shaft with support tube (1) out of transfer box.

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Installation:

Coat gearing of intermediate shaft uniformly with 5g grease.

Grease: Lubricating grease Optitemp HT 1 LF; part number 83 23 0 417 754

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Install intermediate shaft with support tube (1) in transfer box.

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Attention!

Check for correct screw length!

Bolt M8x35 8.8

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 31 60 3AZ .

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Install air duct.

Tighten down screws (1).

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Required follow-up work
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .