51 47 490 Removing and installing / replacing front underbody protection

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NOTE: Illustration created using E87 120i as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

Release screws (1).

Pull underbody protection (2) forward under bumper trim (3).

Installation:

Centre underbody protection (2) and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Underbody Protection And Under Bumper Trim

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