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

Installation note: 

If necessary cut out template according to the national-market version (1).

Place template on number plate and center.

Select, mark and drill/punch holes (2) according to the national-market and model version.

If necessary deburr bore holes on the number plate.

Fig 1: Cutting Template And Drilling Holes According To National-Market And Model Version
G06917142Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Hold number plate template against the bumper panel and center using the position holes (1).

Select mounting holes (2) on the template according to the national-market and model version and mark on the bumper panel.

IMPORTANT: Do not pre-drill!

Mount number plate with number plate screws (part number: 07143448498) on the bumper panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Holes And Position Holes
G06917143Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.