51 47... Removing and installing/replacing left or right underbody paneling

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear left or right underbody paneling. Refer to 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING .

NOTE: Secure rear underbody paneling (3) against falling out.
Release expansion nuts (1).
Release screws (2).
Remove underbody paneling (4).

Fig 1: Removing Underbody Paneling

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