Install the number plate base for the license plate

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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.

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.

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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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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For European version:
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) as shown.
Align the number plate baseplate (3) centered on the vertical laser beam and mark the attachment points.

Screw down the number plate baseplate (3) at the marked attachment points without pre-drilling.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

With US version, Chinese version and Japanese version:

Attach the number plate baseplate (2) with the guides (3) in the bumper cover.

Align the number plate baseplate (2) on the bumper cover.

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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