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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001Z8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 128 (BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR)BMW EMBLEMS, MODEL EMBLEMS51 14 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MODEL DESIGNATION

2001 BMW Z8

51 14 110 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Model Designation

2001 BMW Z8SECTION 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. Refer to 51 14 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING NUMBER/LETTER DESIGNATION COMBINATION .

Fitting Dimensions For Saloon:

Fig 1: Aligning Model Number/Letter Designation

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

Saloon 316i-330i:

A = 50 mm.

B = 25 mm.

Saloon 318d-330d:

A = 50 mm.

B = 25 mm.

Fitting Dimensions For Coupe And Convertible:

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Dimensions For Emblems

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

STICK ON ADHESIVE TAPE

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
320Cd Convertible	A = 56.5 mm	B = 19 mm

Fitting Dimensions For Touring:

Fig 3: Identifying Model Emblems 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 316i-330i:

A = 35 mm.

B = 25 mm.

C = 1 mm.

Touring 318d-330d:

A = 35 mm.

B = 25 mm.

C = 1 mm

Touring 325xi, 330xi, 330xd:

A = 35 mm.

B = 25 mm.

C = 1 mm.

Fitting Dimensions For Compact:

Fig 4: Identifying Model Emblems 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 316ti-325ti:

A = 41 mm.

B = 134.5 mm.

C = 1 mm.

Compact 318td, 320td:

A = 41 mm.

B = 134.5 mm.

C = 1 mm.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.