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 9 325 (wedge) at guide pins (2).

Fig 1: Removing BMW Badge Using Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation:

The following parts must not be damaged or missing, replace if necessary:

1 Badge
2 Guide pins
3 Grommets

Adhesive tape (4)

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.