51 14 110 Removing and installing/replacing rear model designation

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IMPORTANT: The "Instructions for number/letter combination cementing" serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be followed without fail.

Fitting dimensions for Saloon:

Fig 1: Fitting Dimensions For Saloon

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Stick on adhesive tape up to top edge "A" and mark out measurement "B".

Saloon 316 i...330 i:

A= 50 mm

B= 25 mm

Saloon 318 d...330 d:

A= 50 mm

B= 25 mm

Fitting dimensions for Coupe and Convertible:

Fig 2: Fitting Dimensions For Coupe And Convertible

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Stick on adhesive tape up to top edge "A" and mark out measurement "B".

ADHESIVE TAPE STICKING DIMENSIONS

Coupe (all except M3)	A = 55 mm	B = 15.5 mm
M3 Coupe	A = 42.5 mm	B = 41 mm
Convertible (except M3, 320 Cd)	A = 42.5 mm	B = 21 mm
M3 Convertible	A = 16.4 mm	B = 10.8 mm
320 Cd Convertible	A = 56.5 mm	B = 19 mm

Fitting dimensions for Touring:

Fig 3: Fitting Dimensions For Touring

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Stick on adhesive tape (1) from edge of rear lid (2) up to top edge measurement "A" and mark out measurement "B".

Observe measurement "C" when sticking on number/letter combination.

Touring 316 i...330 i:

A= 35 mm

B= 25 mm

C= 1 mm

Touring 318 d...330 d:

A= 35 mm

B= 25 mm

C= 1 mm

Touring 325 xi, 330 xi, 330 xd:

A= 35 mm

B= 25 mm

C= 1 mm

Fitting dimensions for Compact:

Fig 4: Fitting Dimensions For Compact

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Stick on adhesive tape (1) from edge of rear lid (2) up to measurement "A" and mark out measurement "B".

Observe measurement "C" when sticking on number/letter combination.

Compact 316 ti...325 ti:

A= 41 mm

B= 134.5 mm

C= 1 mm

Compact 318 td, 320 td:

A= 41 mm

B= 134.5 mm

C= 1 mm