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. (See 51 14 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING NUMBER/LETTER DESIGNATION COMBINATION )

Stick on top edge of adhesive tape (1) parallel to bottom edge of rear lid at distance (A).

Mark measurement (B) on top edge of adhesive tape (1).

Remove liner (protective strip for adhesive surface).

Position corner of number "4" at measurement (C).

Position letter "Z" with marked tip up against adhesive tape (1) and press down firmly.

Dimensions E85:

A = 72 mm

B = 195 mm

C= 74 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape Dimension (1 Of 2)

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Dimensions E86:

A = 67 mm

B = 192 mm

C = 69 mm

M Roadster/M Coupe:

Stick on top edge of adhesive tape (1) parallel to bottom edge of rear lid at distance (A).

Mark measurement (B) on top edge of adhesive tape (1).

Remove liner (protective strip for adhesive surface) from emblem.

Position emblem up against adhesive tape (1) and at measurement (B) and press down firmly.

Dimensions E85:

A = 76.5 mm

B = 172 mm

Dimensions E86:

A = 79 mm

B = 173 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Tape Dimension (2 Of 2)

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