Underbody

rahdigga165 · 11-09-2019, 09:06 PM

Am i missing a cover?
I seem unable to find the missing cover in realoem. Any guidance or part number gladly appreciated.
This is for a 2015 F10 535.

ezaircon4jc · 11-09-2019, 09:55 PM

It's #3...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_9339

For some reason they don't list the p/n. You'll probably have to call your dealer for the p/n. Looks like whomever changed your oil didn't bother to reinstall that piece. Lazy...

Qsilver7 · 11-09-2019, 10:05 PM

When the part number in the diagram is grayed out...and not listed in the part number index...then that item isn't for the model you entered.

I would suggest that the OP go back to the site, enter the last 7 digits of their VIN...then go to that diagram to verify that item #3 is still grayed out...if it is...then don't worry...you're not missing the part.

Also take note that item #2 is also grayed out...and if you find a BMW model that uses #2...it probably also uses #3.

rahdigga165 · 11-09-2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

When the part number in the diagram is grayed out...and not listed in the part number index...then that item isn't for the model you entered.

I would suggest that the OP go back to the site, enter the last 7 digits of their VIN...then go to that diagram to verify that item #3 is still grayed out...if it is...then don't worry...you're not missing the part.

I crossed reference with my last 7 digits...it was grayed out indeed. I thought for some reason it was because its a new catalog.
i was wondering if i was missing the entire cover..i didn't see any screw holes or missing clips inserts which makes me believe that no cover goes there.
I'll investigate further
Thanks for your input.

rahdigga165 · 11-09-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

It's #3...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_9339

For some reason they don't list the p/n. You'll probably have to call your dealer for the p/n. Looks like whomever changed your oil didn't bother to reinstall that piece. Lazy...

Thanks
i was wondering if there's an entire underbody cover missing besides the trap door. Maybe any other 2015 owner would be able to verify.

Qsilver7 · 11-09-2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rahdigga165

I crossed reference with my last 7 digits...it was grayed out indeed. I thought for some reason it was because its a new catalog.
i was wondering if i was missing the entire cover..i didn't see any screw holes or missing clips inserts which makes me believe that no cover goes there.
I'll investigate further
Thanks for your input.

To investigate what other BMW models that might use the same parts or the other items that are grayed out in that diagram...click on the part number for item #1 (which obviously you have).

This should give you a list of other BMW models that may use that part or other parts that are listed in that diagram. Then click on one of those models and it will take you to their diagram. You'll probably run into another BMW model that uses #1...or perhaps #2, or #3 and other parts that were grayed out in the diagram when you used your VIN.

ezaircon4jc · 11-10-2019, 05:44 PM

Interesting, says for F10, 2011-2016...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...1-75-7-209-541

I still think it should be there. BTW, p/n 51757211222

It's #6...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...74#51757207267

rahdigga165 · 11-10-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Interesting, says for F10, 2011-2016...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...1-75-7-209-541

I still think it should be there. BTW, p/n 51757211222

It's #6...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...74#51757207267

Thanks,
My best guess and the little research is that part # 51757193752 and 51757209541 is for non x-drive vehicles.
I've seen a few youtube video "bmw F10 oil change " and it seem that the one that do have the cover and trap doors are non x-drive.
Mine is x-drive. It seems like there's is no missing screw holes or missing clip inserts that leads me to believe the cover is missing.
Maybe someone w/ a 535 lci x-drive can confirm either or.

ezaircon4jc · 11-10-2019, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rahdigga165

Thanks,
My best guess and the little research is that part # 51757193752 and 51757209541 is for non x-drive vehicles.
I've seen a few youtube video "bmw F10 oil change " and it seem that the one that do have the cover and trap doors are non x-drive.
Mine is x-drive. It seems like there's is no missing screw holes or missing clip inserts that leads me to believe the cover is missing.
Maybe someone w/ a 535 lci x-drive can confirm either or.

I don't think it is held in by screws. I believe it twists-in.

I just looked a little closer... Did a speed-bump jump up and get you?

CC424 · 11-10-2019, 09:48 PM

It's held in by one screw... trust me, I broke mine because I didn't see the screw 😢

Qsilver7 · 11-11-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CC424

It's held in by one screw... trust me, I broke mine because I didn't see the screw 😢

Definitely agree...its right there in the diagram. In the diagram below for a LCI f10 528i...there's definitely a screw (#5) that holds the cover (#3) in place: (tip: for those that don't know...the encircled numbers in the diagram represent hardware)

poverty.f10 · 02-05-2024, 07:05 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread but I ran into this issue. I bought the plastic locking cover for the drain plug for my pre lci xdrive and turns out it doesn’t work for xdrive cars. The underbody shielding is different for us. So if anybody wants this thing feel free to PM me!

zvery777 · 02-06-2024, 11:16 AM

Can confirm that the xdrive do not have this part, not there is a hole for the bolt. I bought one as well and it's just sitting in my trunk.

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Qsilver7 Major General 4429 Rep 7,473 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	When the part number in the diagram is grayed out...and not listed in the part number index...then that item isn't for the model you entered. I would suggest that the OP go back to the site, enter the last 7 digits of their VIN...then go to that diagram to verify that item #3 is still grayed out...if it is...then don't worry...you're not missing the part. Also take note that item #2 is also grayed out...and if you find a BMW model that uses #2...it probably also uses #3. __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. Last edited by Qsilver7; 11-09-2019 at 10:11 PM..
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ezaircon4jc Major General 4476 Rep 5,356 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Interesting, says for F10, 2011-2016... https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin...1-75-7-209-541 I still think it should be there. BTW, p/n 51757211222 It's #6... https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...74#51757207267
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CC424 Private 27 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2014 535i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	It's held in by one screw... trust me, I broke mine because I didn't see the screw 😢
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poverty.f10 DIY Mechanic 77 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Ellsworth AFB, SD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i xDrive [8.67]	Sorry to bump an old thread but I ran into this issue. I bought the plastic locking cover for the drain plug for my pre lci xdrive and turns out it doesn’t work for xdrive cars. The underbody shielding is different for us. So if anybody wants this thing feel free to PM me! Attached Images __________________ You can live in a car but you can’t race a house.
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ezaircon4jc Major General 4476 Rep 5,356 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	It's #3... https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_9339 For some reason they don't list the p/n. You'll probably have to call your dealer for the p/n. Looks like whomever changed your oil didn't bother to reinstall that piece. Lazy...
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zvery777 First Lieutenant 268 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2021 M550 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Can confirm that the xdrive do not have this part, not there is a hole for the bolt. I bought one as well and it's just sitting in my trunk.
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