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

Special tools required:

Place template 2 359 575 on number plate and center.

Mark and drill/punch drilled holes on number plate.

Deburr bore holes on the number plate.

Fig 1: Locating Bore Holes On Number Plate

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Place template 2 359 575 on bumper panel and align over the marks (1).

Align template horizontally.

Mark drilled holes on bumper panel.

Remove template.

IMPORTANT: Do not pre-drill!

Mount number plate to bumper panel using number plate screws and the corresponding protective caps.

Fig 2: Placing Template (2 359 575) On Bumper Panel

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