Installing the number plate baseplate 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
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
- US/Japanese version:
- Align the number plate baseplate (2) in the center on the stamping of the radiator ornamental grille
- Screw in and tighten the screws (1)without pre-drilling TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
License plate baseplate Oval-head screw Tightening torque 2.5 Nm