51 14 000 Removing and installing/replacing front BMW badge

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 326

To avoid damaging the paintwork on the engine compartment lid, 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 9 326 at guide pins (2).

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

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Installation note: 

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

1. Badge
2. Guide pins
3. Grommets
4. Adhesive tape as paint protection

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

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