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51 14 008 Replacing (removing and installing) number/letter combination on front left or right side panel



51 14 008 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Number/Letter Combination On Front Left Or Right Side Panel

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

NOTE: Procedure and dimensions are also mandatory for right side, outer edge of number is then positioned.







Calculate distance (A) from corner of side panel upwards.
Attach adhesive tape (1) from centrepoint of BMW badge to distance (A).
Mark distance (B) on adhesive tape (1).
Remove liner (protective strip for adhesive surface) from number/letter combination.
Position number/letter combination up against adhesive tape (1) and at distance (B) and press down firmly.

Measurements Z4 2.0i to 3.0i:
A) 318 mm
B) 28 mm

Measurements Z4 2.5si and 3.0si:
A) 318 mm
B) 11 mm

M Roadster and M Coupe:
Calculate distance (A) from corner of side panel upwards and attach adhesive tape (1) horizontally.
Mark distance (B) on adhesive tape (1).
Remove liner (protective strip for adhesive surface) from number/letter combination.







Position number/letter combination up against adhesive tape (1) and at distance (B) and press down firmly.

Dimensions:
A) 306 mm
B) 36.5 mm