Removing (stainless steel) skid plate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Skid Plate (Stainless Steel)

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Unclip cap -1- using a screwdriver and remove it -arrow- .

Fig 2: Removing Cap
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Use new clamping washers during installation.
Press clamping washers -1, 2- out of the retaining pivots using a screwdriver -arrows- .

Fig 3: Removing Skid Plate
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Carefully remove the skid plate -1- from the front apron -2- with the help of another person -arrows- .

Fig 4: Removing Skid Plate
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