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):

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:

DIMENSIONS CHART

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

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fitting Dimensions

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E60 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: Attaching Adhesive Tape Between Edge Of Rear Lid And Top Edge

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