Installing the number plate baseplate for the front number plate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Positioning the number plate
- Position the number plate or number plate baseplate correctly.
- Make sure that the angle of radiation (1) of the ACC sensor is not obstructed.
- Make sure that the angle of radiation (2) of the front camera is not obstructed.
Detect possible fault patterns resulting from incorrect assembly and rectify
Check
- Check the license plate for correct position.
Result
» The position of the license plate is too low.
The angle of radiation of the ACC sensor (1) is partially covered.
Malfunction of the ACC sensor (1) is possible.
Measure
- Position the license plate correctly.
Check
- Check the license plate for correct position.
Result
» The position of the license plate is too high.
The angle of radiation of the front camera (1) is partially covered.
Measure
- Position the license plate correctly.
Check
- Check the license plate for correct position.
Result
» The angle of radiation of the ACC sensor (1) is partially covered.
Malfunction of the ACC sensor (1) is possible.
The angle of radiation of the front camera (2) is partially covered.
Measure
- Remove the license-plate carrier.
- With Check Control messages due to incorrect assembly of the license plate or the number plate baseplate: Position the license plate or the number plate baseplate correctly.
- Feed in the number plate baseplate (2) with the guides below, at the center on the ornamental grille.
Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONLicense plate baseplate Screw TS 5x16 Tightening torque 0.7 Nm