51 11... Installing/replacing license plate (without number plate baseplate)

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Special tools required:

2 359 574 (template)

Place template 2 359 574 on license plate and center.

Mark and drill/punch drilled holes on license plate.

Deburr bores on the license plate.

Fig 1: Placing Template (2 359 574) On License Plate And Center

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Position template 2 359 574 on bumper cover and align using the marks (1).

Align template horizontally.

Mark drilled holes on bumper cover.

Remove template.

IMPORTANT: Do not pre-drill!

Fig 2: Positioning Template (2 359 574) On Bumper Cover

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Mount license plate to bumper cover using license plate screws and the corresponding protective caps.