51 12 158 Removing and installing/replacing baseplate for license plate (US) (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove spare wheel.

Unscrew and remove license plate.

Only US version:

Unfasten screws (1) (from below/inside) and (2), and remove baseplate (3) from licence plate.

Fig 1: Removing Baseplate From Licence Plate

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