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 009325 at guide pins (2).

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

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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 And Grommets

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