Install the underbody protection of the steering gear

• Version A: 

  Position underbody protection (2)  of the steering gear.

  Tighten down screws (1)  .

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Underbody protection of the steering gear
  Hexagon bolt for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Hexagon screw M6x20	Tightening torque	8 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Position the bottom wheel arch cover.

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

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Wheel arch trim panel, front
  Thermoplastic hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

• Version B: 

  Guide in and install underbody protection (4)  of the steering gear.

  Tighten down screws (3)  .

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Underbody protection of the steering gear
  Hexagon bolt for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Hexagon screw M6x20	Tightening torque	8 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Position the holder (2)  for the skid plate.

Tighten down screws (1)  .

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALL FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .