51 11 158 Replacing base plate for number/license plate

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2) towards front.