31 11 040 Removing and installing/replacing stiffening plate (except M6)
IMPORTANT:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for raising the vehicle
Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Driving without stiffening plate is not permissible!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
Vehicles with rear-wheel drive:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ .
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque 51 61 15AZ .
Remove stiffening plate (reinforcement plate) (3).
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Vehicles with all-wheel drive:
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ .
Remove front stiffening plate (2).
Release screws (1) and remove stiffening plate.
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ .