51 14 110 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Model Designation

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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 (2) at distance "A".

Mark measurement "B" from side edge (3) measured on top edge of adhesive tape.

E53 dimensions:

A = 22 mm; B = 53 mm

E70 dimensions:

A = 20 mm; B = 57 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Top Edge Of Adhesive Tape

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

C= 8.7 mm