51 47 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Underbody Panelling

51 47 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Underbody Panelling







Necessary preliminary tasks:
underbody panelling Necessary preliminary tasks:
Underbody panelling must not be jammed by lifting platform. If necessary, fit suitable blocks under vehicle jacking points.

NOTE: Work shown on X5 3.0i by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.







Important with E72:
- De-energise the highvoltage system
- Observe safety instructions for handling with hybrid vehicles







Cover, side, six-cylinder models:
Release screws/nuts (1 and 2).
Feed out cover (3).

Installation:
Ensure cover (3) is correctly seated.







Underbody panelling, side:
Release clips (1).
Release screws/nuts (2 and 4).
Feed out underbody panelling (3).

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).
Fit clips (1) with O-rings.
Make sure underbody panelling (3) is correctly seated.







Underride protection, tank:
Release clips (1).
Release screws/nuts (2 and 3).
Feed out underride protection (4).

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).
Fit clips (1) with O-rings.
Make sure underride protection (4) is correctly seated.