Installing the model inscription

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on component bonding using adhesive tape form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: NOTES ON COMPONENT BONDING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE .

CAUTION: Laser beam .
Injury hazard!

Do not look into the laser beam.

Park the vehicle and the special tool 2 407 566 on a flat and even surface.
Mount the laser on the tripod.
Switch on laser (Position without automatic level).
Activate laser horizontally and vertically.

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Position the tool behind the vehicle.
Align the vertical laser beam on the edge of tailgate with the dimension (A) = 4.5 cm.
Align the horizontal laser beam on the edge of tailgate with the dimension (B) = 3 cm.
Remove the adhesive residue and clean the bonding surface with the cleaner R2.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Cleaning agent R2

500 ml

83190417324

Pull off the liner (protective film) from the adhesive strips of the model inscription.
Align the model inscription on the laser beam and press onto the tailgate.

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Position the tool behind the vehicle.
Align the vertical laser beam on the edge of tailgate with the dimension (A) = 4.0 cm.
Align the horizontal laser beam on the edge of tailgate with the dimension (B) = 3.5 cm.
Remove the adhesive residue and clean the bonding surface with the cleaner R2.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Cleaning agent R2

500 ml

83190417324

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull off the liner (protective film) from the adhesive strips of the model inscription.
Align the model inscription on the laser beam and press onto the tailgate.