Remove the underbody protection of the steering gear

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

• Version A: 

  Release the screws (arrows) of the wheel arch cover on the bottom wheel arch cover.

  Fold the bottom wheel arch cover to the side.

  Loosen screws (1)  .

  Remove underbody protection (2)  of the steering gear.

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• Version B: 

  Loosen screws (1)  .

  Remove holder (2)  for the skid plate.

  Loosen screws (3)  .

  Feed out and remove the underbody protection (4)  of the steering gear.

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