General body repairs, exterior

Assembly overview - skid plate

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Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted.
Assembly overview - skid plate
1 - Underride guard
  • Removing
  • Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4-.
  • Pull out noise insulation off lock carrier to the back.
2 - Bolt
  • Qty. 2 each on left and right
  • 20 N·m
3 - Bolt
  • Qty. 3 on left
  • Qty. 4 on right
  • 2 N·m
4 - Bolt
  • Micro-encapsulated; renew after each removal
  • Qty. 3
  • 20 N·m
5 - Skid plate bracket
  • Left and right.
6 - Bolt
  • Qty. 1 on each side
  • 20 N·m

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