31 10 010 Removing and Installing/Replacing Reinforcement Plate

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IMPORTANT:

Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle. See 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

Driving without reinforcement plate is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protective plate . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release screws (1) and remove reinforcement plate. SeeFigure

Installation:

Replace screws and insertion nuts.

Tightening torque 31 10 9AZ. See 31 10 FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION .

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate & Screw

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Replacement:

If applicable, remove heat shield. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION