License Plate Frame: Service and Repair

51 11 158 - Replacing baseplate for number/license plate





Note:
Illustrations show USA license plate baseplate.

Release screws or rivets (1).
Remove license plate baseplate (2).





Version with Park Distance Control:
If license plate baseplate (1) is installed outside measurements (A and B) to bumper (2) and ultrasonic transducer (3), this may result in incorrect triggering of Park Distance Control.
A = - approx. 125 mm

B = - approx. 30 mm (measured at outer edge of license plate baseplate)





Note:
If necessary, it will be possible from 12/06 to prevent incorrect triggering of Park Distance Control by adapting the threshold values of the inner sensors.
Carry out programming/coding Programming and Relearning.





Carrier for replacement license plate:
Position carrier (1) centrally and in accordance with measurement (A) on bumper.
A = - 25 mm

Mark and introduce holes (dia. 2 mm) for screws (2) as illustrated.
Install carrier (1) with screws (2).

Note:
In order to absorb mounting forces from both screws (2), spring-mounted pins of carrier (1) must be located on the left side (viewed in the direction of travel).
Fit license plate baseplate in upper position to carrier (1).