Install/mounting the number plate baseplate for the number plate

WARNING: Malfunction of the sensors of the driver assistance systems.
Incorrect assembly of the number plate leads to a malfunction of the sensors of the driver assistance systems.

Fix number plate and number plate baseplate only according to the dimensions specified in the repair instructions.
Secure number plate and number plate baseplate on the bumper panel without pre-drilling , otherwise there is a risk of damage to the underlying cables.
Only use number plate baseplates that have been approved for the vehicle type.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The number plate must be precisely mounted on the number plate baseplate and must not protrude on the underside.
The number plate carrier must not be installed on the front bumper.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the European version with basic bumper panel, the number plate is installed without number plate baseplate.

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 pattern due to incorrect assembly and rectify

Check

Check number plate for correct position.

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Result

» The number plate is positioned 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 number plate correctly.

Check

Check number plate for correct position.

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Result

» The number plate is positioned too high.

The angle of radiation of the front camera (1) is partially covered.

Measure

Position the number plate correctly.

Check

Check number 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 number plate carrier.

With Check Control messages due to incorrect assembly of the number plate or the number plate baseplate: Position the number plate or the number plate baseplate correctly.

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CAUTION: Laser beam.
Danger of injury!

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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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the European version with basic bumper panel, the number plate is installed without number plate baseplate.

With European version with bumper panel (Basic):

Mark the center of the number plate (3).

Position the special tool in front and center of the vehicle and.

Align vertical laser beam (1) to center of vehicle (e.g. At the emblem).

Align the horizontal laser beam (2) with the two symmetrical corners on the vehicle.

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Align the horizontal laser beam (2) with the edge of the bumper panel.

Align the number plate (3) with both the laser beams (1) and (2) and mark the attachment points in all 4 corners.

Screw down the number plate (3) without predrilling at the marked attachment points.

Use only short screws (TS 5x13).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Car registration number
Screw TS 5x13	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

With European version with M Aerodynamic package:

Position the special tool in front and center of the vehicle and.

Align vertical laser beam (1) to center of vehicle (e.g. At the emblem).

Align the horizontal laser beam (2) with the 2 symmetrical corners on the vehicle.

Align the horizontal laser beam (2) as shown.

Move the horizontal laser beam (2) vertically down by dimension (A).

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TECHNICAL DATA - LICENSE PLATE BASEPLATE SPECIFICATION

License plate baseplate
	Dimension A	10 mm

Align the number plate baseplate (3) on the horizontal laser beam and mark the attachment points.
Screw down the number plate baseplate (3) without pre-drilling at the marked attachment points.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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 panel.

Align the number plate baseplate (3) on the bumper panel.

Screw down the screws (1) without pre-drilling.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

License plate baseplate
Screw TS 5x16	Tightening torque	0.7 Nm

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