51 14 110 Removing and installing/replacing rear model designation

IMPORTANT: The "Instructions for number/letter combination cementing" serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be followed without fail. Refer to 51 14 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING NUMBER/LETTER DESIGNATION COMBINATION .

Fitting Dimensions (E60, E61):

Fig 1: Identifying Fitting Dimensions (E60, E61)

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Stick on adhesive tape (1) between edge of rear lid (2) and top edge "A". Mark measurement "B" from top edge "A" to outer edge of rear lid on adhesive tape (1).

Dimensions:

DIMENSIONS

E60	A = 18 mm	B = 40 mm
E61	A = 17 mm	C = 31.5 mm

NOTE: Measurements C, D and E are for information purposes only, as determined by carrier film. 520 i...530i: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm. 545 i: C = 4 mm, D = 5 mm, E = 20 mm. 525 d...535 d: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm.

E60 M5 Only:

Attach adhesive tape (1) between edge of rear lid (2) and top edge measurement "A".

Mark out measurement "B" from top edge "A" to outer edge of rear lid on adhesive tape (1).

Dimensions:

A = 24 mm.

B = 33 mm.

NOTE: Measurement C is for information purposes only, as it is determined by carrier film. C = 9 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Measurement A, B And C

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