Install the number plate baseplate for the number plate

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WARNING: Malfunction of the sensors of the assistance systems .
Incorrect assembly of the license plate leads to a malfunction of the sensors of the assistance systems .

Only install the license plate and number plate baseplate according to the predefined dimensions in the repair instructions.
Attach the license plate and number plate baseplate to the bumper cover without pre-drilling , otherwise there is a risk of damage to the cables underneath.
Only use number plate baseplates that have been approved for the vehicle type.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The license plate must be precisely mounted on the number plate baseplate and must not protrude on the underside.
The license-plate carrier must not be installed on the front bumper.

CAUTION: Laser beam .
Injury hazard!

Do not look into the laser beam.

Park the vehicle and the special tool 2 407 566 on a flat and even surface.
Mount the laser on the tripod.
Switch on laser (Position without automatic level).
Activate laser horizontally and vertically.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the European version with basic bumper cover, the license plate is installed without number plate baseplate.

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With European version with bumper panel (Basic):
Mark the center of the number plate (3).

Position and center align the special tool for the vehicle.

Align the vertical laser beam (1) with the center of the vehicle (e.g. BMW badge).

Align the horizontal laser beam (2) at two symmetrical corners on the vehicle.

Align the horizontal laser beam (2) with the edge of the bumper panel.

Align the number plate (3) on both laser beams (1) and (2) and mark the attachment points in all four corners.

Screw down the number plate (3) at the marked attachment points without pre-drilling . Use only short screws (TS 5x13) for this purpose.
For Chinese version:
Attach the number plate baseplate (2) with the guides from the bottom in the bumper panel.
Align the number plate baseplate (2) on the bumper panel.
Mark attachment point.
Screw in the bolts (1)without pre-drilling and tighten.

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For US version and Japanese version:
Attach the number plate baseplate (2) with the guides from the bottom in the bumper panel.

Align the number plate baseplate (2) on the bumper panel.

Mark attachment point.
Screw in the bolts (1)without pre-drilling and tighten.

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