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51 11... Install/replace number plate (using cross laser)

WARNING: Danger of injury!

Laser radiation at adjustment aid.

Do not look into the beam!

Position the vehicle and the adjustment aid on an even surface area! 

Position and center adjustment aid before the motor vehicle.

Align vertical laser beam (1) at the center of the vehicle.

As shown, align horizontal laser beam (2) at the two symmetric corners of the upper air duct.

Move the horizontal laser beam (2) vertically down by a dimension (A).

Dimension (A) = 90 mm.

Fig 1: Aligning Laser Beam
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Transfer screw point to the white marked area (1) of the bumper panel.

Dimension (A) = 520 mm.

Dimension (B) = 100 mm.

Do not pre-drill!

Mount number plate to bumper panel using number plate screws and the corresponding protective caps.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel White Marked Area
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Risk of damage! 

The screw connection of the number plate in the RED  marked area (2) is NOT  allowed!