BMW 7 Series: Attaching/Replacing BMW Badge

Position of attachment: inside of rear lid Remove plastic cover (1) from bore holes (2).

Fig. 156: Removing Plastic Cover From Bore Holes

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. 157: Identifying Bore Holes And Retaining Washers

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. 158: Identifying BMW Badge, Pin And Bore Hole

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. 159: Identifying Retaining Washer And Bore Holes

Position of attachment: inside of rear lid Insert plastic cover (1) in bore holes (2).

Fig. 160: Inserting Plastic Cover In Bore Holes

FITTING BMW LOGO

Distance between hood edge and lower edge of BMW logo (1) is 100 mm.

Distance between middle of lock and lettering (2) is 300 mm.

Degrease bonding areas with benzine. Rub down bonding area with a dry cloth.

Position of BMW logo (1): parallel to lower edge.

Fig. 161: Position Of BMW Logo

INSTALLING HOOD SEAL

NOTE: Removing old seal: In a straight area of hood, grip old seal piping with a pair of pliers and pull off horizontally. Grip detached seal with both hands and uniformly pull away from hood ridge.

Push seal piping (1) by hand onto hood ridge (2). Using a rubber hammer, gently tap seal piping (1) as far as it will go onto hood ridge (2). Make sure piping is evenly positioned especially in radii of hood ridge.

Installation

Position end face of seal at front end of hood in a straight area. Lay seal from front to rear.

Fig. 162: Identifying Seal Piping And Hood Ridge

INSTALLING RUBBER ROOF STRIP

NOTE: Pull off old rubber roof strip and remove remaining traces of adhesive with universal cleaner. Rub down with a dry cloth.

Select rubber roof strip according to length of roof recess (1). Arrange chamfered ends of rubber roof strip to match shape of roof recess (1).

Installation

Pretreat bonding area and stick on rubber roof strip according to manufacturer's instructions.

Fig. 163: Identifying Roof Recess

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