86 21 ... Attaching/Replacing BMW Badge

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Position of attachment: inside of rear lid

Remove plastic cover (1) from bore holes (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Cover

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Inserting a set of pointed pliers through bore holes (1), detach retaining washers (2) from pins of BMW badge.

Installation:

Use only new retaining washers.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Washers

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CAUTION: Instruction for removing BMW badge:
Slide a blunt object (e.g. a wooden wedge) under the BMW badge and carefully lever off the badge.

Position of attachment: outside of rear lid

The BMW badge must be attached at room temperature.

Degrease bonding area with petroleum ether.

Rub down bonding area with a dry cloth.

Peel off protective film on BMW badge (1).

Insert BMW badge (1) with pin (2) into bore hole (3). If bore holes (3) are considerably larger than pin (2), optically align BMW badge (1) exactly.

Press down BMW badge (1) firmly.

Fig 3: Identifying BMW Badge And Pin

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Position of attachment: inside of rear lid

By inserting a 1/4" ratchet with extension and socket wrench insert (7 mm A/F) through bore holes (2), attach a retaining washer (1) in each case to pin of BMW badge. In so doing, press down on outside of rear lid with one hand on BMW badge and grip.

Push on relevant retaining washer (1) as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Washer And Bore Holes

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Position of attachment: inside of rear lid

Insert plastic cover (1) in bore holes (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Plastic Cover And Bore Holes

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