51 11 158 Replacing baseplate for license plate

Unscrew and remove licence plate.

If necessary, lever out expanding wedges (1) at top.

Lever out license plate holder at bottom and remove towards front/top.

Fig 1: Removing Both Body Moldings

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Lever chrome strip (1) out of clips (2) of body molding and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Chrome Strip Out Of Clips Of Body Molding

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Version from 08/2000:

Installation:

Catches (1) to (3) of holder (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Installing Holder

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