51 14 001 Replacing the front BMW badge

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Special tools required:

00 9 327

IMPORTANT: The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

Tape off working area around the BMW badge (1) with adhesive tape.

Carefully warm up the BMW badge (1) with a hot air blower (temperature approx. 40 - 55 °C) and lift it out with the special tool 00 9 327 .

Fig 1: Lifting Out BMW Badge Using Special Tool (00 9 327)

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Installation note:

Pull liner* off adhesive tape (2).

Position BMW badge (1) over guides (3) and press down firmly.

* Liner is the protective film on a new plate.

Fig 2: Identifying BMW Badge, Guide And Adhesive Tape

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