51 14 110 Removing and installing / replacing rear model emblem

The model sign is cemented and cannot be reused after removal. The model sign must be installed at room temperature.

Coat nylon string or thread with tenside (e.g. dish detergent), cut through adhesive layer and remove with washing benzine.

At paint baking temperatures exceeding 80° C, the model designation must be removed.

sedan: 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Model Emblems (Sedan)

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Apply adhesive tape up to upper edge "A" and mark dimensions as per table.

Dimension in mm 

sedan 520 i - 540 i: 

A = 23, B = 30, C = 16

sedan 525 td, tds: 

A = 23, B = 30, D = 20

touring: 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Model Emblems (Touring)

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Apply adhesive tape up to upper edge "A" and mark dimensions as per table.

Dimension in mm

touring 520 i... 540 i: 

A = 23, B = 26, C = 16

touring 525 tds: 

A = 23, B = 23, D = 20