51 47 491 Removing and installing/replacing rear underbody protection

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front underbody protection. Refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Not M5:

Unfasten screws (1-3). Press heat shield (5) back. Release screws (4) and remove underbody protection (6).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Center underbody protection (6) and tighten down all screws.

Fig 1: Locating Under Body Protection Retaining Screws (Not M5)

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M5 Only:

Unfasten screws (1 and 2).

Remove underbody protection (3).

Installation:

Ensure correct seating.

Center underbody protection (3) and tighten down all screws.

Fig 2: View Of Under Body Protection (M5 Only)

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