51 11 158 Replacing Baseplate For License Plate

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove both front protective strips  See 51 11 170 REPLACING BODY MOLDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT BUMPER 

Release screws (1).

Unclip baseplate (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Baseplate Screws

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If replacing version with Chromeline: 

Release catches (1) and remove chrome trim from baseplate (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Chrome Trim Baseplate

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