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.

Fitting dimensions (E60, E61):

Fig 1: Fitting Dimensions Of Rear Model Designation

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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:

MARK MEASUREMENT

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

NOTE: Measurements C, D and E are for information purposes only, as determined by carrier film.

520 i...540 i, 550 i: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm

545 i: C = 4 mm, D = 5 mm, E = 20 mm

520 d...535 d: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm

525 xi...535 xi: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm, F = 5 mm

525 xd...530 xd: C = 7 mm, D = 7 mm, E = 20 mm, F = 5 mm

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).

Measurements E60:

A = 24 mm
B = 33 mm

E61 dimensions:

A= 22 mm
B= 20 mm
NOTE: Measurement C is for information purposes only, as it is determined by carrier film.
C= 9 mm

Fig 2: Fitting Dimensions Of M5 Models
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