51 11 158 Replacing base plate for number/license plate

Special tools required:

2 285 029
2 355 633
2 246 254
2 354 940

Only use the vehicle-specific number 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

Schematic diagram is example of F32 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:

Place template against bumper and align.

Mark the holes for the number plate baseplate on the bumper.

Drill out marks on bumper to 10 mm.

NOTE: Use the template only for the purpose of marking the hole positions.

Use only the drilling template prescribed for the specific model series:

Fig 2: Number Plate Baseplate Hole

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F32/F33/F36 Series	2 285 029
F32/F33/F36 M Aerodynamic package	2 355 633
F34 Series	2 246 254
F34 M Aerodynamic package	2 354 940

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

Tightening torque: 51 11 8AZ .

Fig 3: Number/License Base Plate Holder And Screws

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