51 11 158 Replacing base plate for number/license plate

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Only use the vehicle-specific license plate baseplate.

The installation of other license plate baseplates is not permissible.

If a number plate baseplate is not offered for the corresponding national-market version, the number plate must be mounted directly on the bumper using a drilling template

NOTE: Schematic diagram is example of F30 Europe national-market version.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 11 8AZ .

Remove holder (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Number/License Base Plate Holder And Screws

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If replacing bumper:

Drill out marks (1) on bumper to 10 mm.

Fig 2: Number/License Base Plate Marks

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Attach support (2) to bumper and insert screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 11 8AZ .

Fig 3: Number/License Base Plate Support And Screws

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