Install the number plate base for the license 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 .

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.

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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Installing the number plate baseplate for the license plate (US version or Japanese version)

Mark the middle of the number plate baseplate for the license plate.
Position and center align the special tool for the vehicle.
Align vertical laser beam (1) with the center of vehicle (e.g. BMW nameplate).
Align horizontal laser beam (2) at the upper edge of the lateral trims of the bumper cover.
Move the horizontal laser beam (2) downward by the dimension (a) .
- Dimension (a) = 105 mm
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Align the number plate baseplate with the two laser beams (1) and (3) .
Mark the attachment points at the corners.
Fasten the number plate baseplate for the license plate without drilling on the bumper cover.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

Install the number plate baseplate for the license plate (Chinese version)

Mark the middle of the number plate baseplate for the license plate.
Position and center align the special tool for the vehicle.
Align the vertical laser beam (1) with the center of vehicle (for example, on the emblem).
Align horizontal laser beam (2) at the upper edge of the lateral trims of the bumper cover.
Shift the horizontal laser beam (2) down by dimension (a) .
- Dimension (a) = 95 mm
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Align the number plate baseplate for the license plate on both the laser beams (1) and (3) .
Mark the attachment points at the corners.
Fasten the number plate baseplate for the license plate without drilling on the bumper cover.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm