51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection

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Single-part underbody protection (without E90/E91/E92 AWD):

Release screws (1).

Pull underbody protection (2) in direction of arrow out of bracket (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Underbody Protection Out Of Bracket

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Two-part underbody protection

Release screws (1).

Detach underbody protection (2) from bracket (3) and remove.

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Underbody Protection And Bracket

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Single-part underbody protection (E90/E91/E92 AWD):

Release screws (1).

Remove underbody protection (2) downwards.

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Centre Underbody Protection And Screws

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