51 71 017 Removing and installing/replacing left underbody panelling \PREMIUM

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Overview of Activities Keyprocesses

Remove fuel tank underride protection
Install fuel tank underride protection

Additional Information Overview of Tightening Torques

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Use in Activity: 2
Underbody panelling on body
Screw	3 Nm
Nut	2.5 Nm

Keyprocesses

Remove fuel tank underride protection
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen clip (1).
- Loosen screws/nuts (2) and (3).
- Thread out underride guard (4) and remove downwards.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Underride Protection, Clips, And Screws/Nuts
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install fuel tank underride protection

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: Renew damaged expanding rivet.

Feed in underride protection (4).
Install clips (1).
Tighten nuts/bolts (2) and (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Underbody panelling on body
Screw	3 Nm
Nut	2.5 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Underride Protection, Clips, And Screws/Nuts

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.