51 14 110 Removing and installing/replacing rear model designation

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS FOR NUMBER/LETTER COMBINATION CEMENTING " serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be followed without fail.

Fitting dimensions (E90/E91/E92/E93):

Fig 1: Identifying Fitting Dimensions For Rear Model Designation

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Attach adhesive tape (1) between edge of rear lid (2) and top edge "A". Mark out measurement "B" from top edge "A" to outer edge of rear lid on adhesive tape (1).

Dimensions:

E90 A = 25.2 mm B = 49.3 mm

E91 A = 26.6 mm B = 65.1 mm

E92 A = 21 mm B = 49.6 mm

E93 A = 20 mm B = 52.7 mm

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

316 i, 318 i, 318 d: C = 4.8 mm, D = 7.2 mm, E = 11.6 mm

320i...335i: C = 7.2 mm, D = 7.2 mm, E = 11.6 mm

320 d...330 d: C = 7.2 mm, D = 7.2 mm, E = 11.6 mm

320 si, 325 xi, 330 xi, 330 xd: C = 7.2 mm, D = 7.2 mm, E = 10.6 mm, F = 4.8 mm

M3 only:

Attach adhesive tape (1) between edge of rear lid (2) and measurement "A".

Mark out measurement "B" at top edge of adhesive tape (1) to outer edge of rear lid.

E90:

A = 21 mm

B = 147 mm

E92/E93:

A = 21 mm

B = 139 mm

Fig 2: Attaching Adhesive Tape

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NOTE: Measurement "C" is for information purposes only, as it is determined by carrier film.

C = 5.9 mm