Installing the number plate baseplate for the front license plate

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.

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.

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.

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Detect possible fault patterns resulting from incorrect assembly and rectify

Check

Check the license plate for correct position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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For US version and Japanese version:
Clip the lower number plate baseplate (2) at bottom into the corresponding recesses on the front bumper.
Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

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For Chinese version:
Clip the lower number plate baseplate (2) at bottom into the corresponding recesses on the front bumper.
Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

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For European version:
Clip the lower number plate baseplate (2) into the corresponding recesses on the front bumper.
Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

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