51 11... Attaching/replacing support for number plate (using laser)

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Special tools required:

2 407 566

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Laser beam on the special tool.
Do not look into the beam!

Set vehicle and special tool 2 407 566 on a flat surface.

Switch on laser (Position without automatic level).

Activate laser horizontally and vertically.

Fig 1: Special Tool (2 407 566)

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F30/F31 USA/Japan without active cruise control (ACC):

Mark center of support (1).

Position and center align the special tool for the vehicle.

Align vertical laser beam (2) in the center of the vehicle (Ex: BMW badge).

Align support (1) with vertical laser beam and contour of bumper panel.

Mark attachment point.

Remove special tool 2 407 566 .

Screw down support (1) on the marked attachment point.

Fig 2: Number Plate Support Center Mark

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F30/F31 USA/Japan with active cruise control (ACC):

Mark center of support (1).

Position and center align the special tool for the vehicle.

Align vertical laser beam (2) in the center of the vehicle (Ex: BMW badge).

Align support (1) with vertical laser beam and contour of bumper panel.

Mark attachment point.

Remove special tool 2 407 566 .

Screw down support (1) on the marked attachment point.

Fig 3: Aligning Vertical Laser Beam

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