51 47 490 Removing and installing/replacing front underbody protection (engine)

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W10, W11:

Slacken screws (1), do not release fully.

Release screws (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull underbody protection out of bumper trim and remove.

Fig 1: Releasing Underbody Protection Screws

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W17:

Slacken screws (1), do not release fully.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Pull underbody protection (4) out of bumper trim (2) and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Underbody Protection Out Of Bumper Trim

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