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
  Hexagon screw M6x20	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  	Tightening torque	8 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

  Tighten down screws (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Underride guard holder on front axle mount
  M10	tightening torque	56 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .