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 at guide pins (2).

Fig 1: Removing BMW Badge Using Special Tool (00 9 326)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

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

Badge
Guide pins
Grommets

Adhesive tape (4)

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.