51 14 000 Removing and installing/replacing front BMW badge

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

To avoid damaging the paintwork on the engine hood/bonnet, tape off edge areas (1) to sides of guide pins.

So as not to subject the BMW badge to excessive deformation, lever out the badge with special tool 00 9 318 at guide pins (2).

Fig 1: Placing Special Tool At Guide Pins

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Installation:

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

Badge
Guide pins
Grommets

Fig 2: Identifying Badge, Guide Pins, Grommets And Adhesive Tape
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