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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESPLASH GUARDSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)

Removing and Installing / Replacing Front Underbody Protection

2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing / Replacing Front Underbody Protection



51 47 490 - Removing and installing/replacing front underbody protection





All except M5:
Release screws (1 and 2) and pull out underbody protection (3) from under bumper trim.

Installation:
Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Center underbody protection (3) and tighten down screws (1) and (2).





Replacement:
If necessary, remove catches (1) on cover (2).





Version with rough road package:
Release screws (1 and 2).
Feed out underbody protection (3) towards rear.

Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Tightening torque 51 71 20AZ Specifications.





M5 only:
Release screws (1 and 2).
Release screws (3) at side from wheel arch trim.
Pull underbody protection (4) forward under bumper trim.

Installation:
Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Center underside protection (4) and tighten down screws (1, 2 and 3).
RENDER: 1.0x

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