51 11 158 Replacing Baseplate For License Plate

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove both front protective strips. Refer to 51 11 170 REPLACING BODY MOLDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT BUMPER .
Release screws (1).

Unclip baseplate (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Locating Baseplate Retaining Screws
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If Replacing Version With Chromeline:

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

Fig 2: Removing Chrome Trim From Baseplate

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