Attaching/replacing support for number plate (using laser)
Special tools required:
- 2 407 566
Only use the vehicle-specific number plate baseplate.
The installation of other license plate baseplates is not permissible.
The number plate must be precisely mounted on the number plate baseplate.
If a number plate baseplate is not offered for the corresponding national-market version, the number plate must be screwed directly onto the bumper using a drilling template.
Incorrect assembly leads to a malfunction of the sensors of the driver assist systems.
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.
F30/F31 USA/Japan without active cruise control (ACC):
Mark center of support (1).
Position and center special tool 2 407 566 in front of the vehicle.
Align vertical laser line (2) in the center of the vehicle (Ex: BMW badge).
Align support (1) with vertical laser line and contour of bumper panel.
Mark attachment point.
Remove special tool 2 407 566.
Screw down support (1) on the marked attachment point.
F30/F31 USA/Japan with active cruise control (ACC):
Mark center of support (1).
Position and center special tool 2 407 566 in front of the vehicle.
Align vertical laser line (2) in the center of the vehicle (Ex: BMW badge).
Align support (1) with vertical laser line and contour of bumper panel.
Mark attachment point.
Remove special tool 2 407 566.
Screw down support (1) on the marked attachment point.