Installing the number plate baseplate for the front license plate
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.
In the European version with basic bumper cover, the license plate is installed without number plate baseplate.
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.
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.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the European version with basic bumper cover, the license plate is installed without number plate baseplate. - With European version with bumper cover (Basic):
Mark the center of the license 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 nameplate).
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 cover.
Align the license plate (3) on both laser beams (1) and (2) and mark the attachment points in all four corners.
Screw down the license plate (3) at the marked attachment points without pre-drilling . Use only short screws (TS 5x13) for this purpose.
- With US version, Chinese version and Japanese version:
- Clip the lower number plate baseplate (2) at bottom into the corresponding recesses (3) on the front bumper.
- Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling
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- With European version with M Aerodynamic package:
- Clip the lower number plate baseplate (2) into the corresponding recesses on the front bumper.
- Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling .
Follow-up work
- Install front bumper COVER .
- Partly install the front sections of both front wheel ARCH COVERS .
- Partially install both front wheel ARCH TRIMS .
- Install front ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .