FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Body Emblem: Service and Repair




Removing and Installing/Replacing Model Designation (Emblem) At Rear (Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, M3)

The model sign is glued and cannot be reused after removal.
The model sign must be installed at room temperature.
Coat nylon string or thread with tenside (e.g. dish detergent), cut through adhesive layer and remove with washing benzene.
At paint baking temperatures exceeding 80 °C, the model designation must be removed.

Sedan, Coupe, Convertible:







Apply adhesive tape up to upper edge "A" and mark dimension as per table.
Dimension in mm
Sedan 316 i - 328 i:
A = 20, B = 33, C = 16
Sedan 318 tds, 325 td, tds:
A = 20, B = 33, D = 20
Coupe 316 i - 328 i:
A = 30, B = 33, C = 16
Convertible 318 i - 328 i:
A = 40, B = 33, C = 16







M3 (Sedan, Coupe, Convertible):
Apply adhesive tape up to upper edge "A" and mark dimensions as per table.
Dimension in mm
A = 40, B = 33, C = 10