DIY Rear Roundel emblem removal and replaced

[balx5]

The 2007 is currently out of warranty and on CPO so I am starting to do a lot of these little nik-nak jobs myself.

I've notice the rear roundel was cracking and pealing and needed replacing.


Old tired Roundel needs to go.


1st - Get some fishing line and start to separate the roundel from the strong double stick tape underneath. You don't need a hair dryer or blower and I did this on a 50 degree spring evening.

2nd - After you run it through a couple of times, I used a flat plastic pry tool and towel to pop out the roundel.


3rd - Use a small needle nose pliers to remove the 2 black grommets.

4th - remove the double stick tape if it did not come off the roundel and clean up with some goo-gone.


5th- reinsert two new grommets and the shinny new Roundel. Press and hold for about 1 min and clean up.

Pic below of new(left) old (right). You cant see the cracking from the glare but look at the first pic for proof.
The new roundel comes with double stick tape ready to go underneath the white wax paper.


Part numbers:
51-14-7-157-696 = emblem rear
51-14-1-807-495 = grommet (2)
$23 total

Thought it would be tougher but only took 10mins including cleanup. Did a search here but didn't find what I was looking for so I hope this helps others in the future.

[doni01]

Thank you sir. That is very useful !!

[1fastm3]

Wonderful stuff.

[rh71]

damn and people often pay so much money "just for the badge"!

[ukrcan]

I need to replace mine, does anybody know if the process is the same for e53?

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by ukrcan

I need to replace mine, does anybody know if the process is the same for e53?

On the E53 .
For the rear you need just remove the logo not the base by using some fishing line and start to separate the roundel from the strong double stick tape underneath.

[CrazyOneToo]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

On the E53 .
For the rear you need just remove the logo not the base by using some fishing line and start to separate the roundel from the strong double stick tape underneath.

How do you remove the chrome section that's behind the roundel?
I want to take it off and paint it then put it and the roundel back on.
I remove the screw behind the roundel but it doesn't seem to release the backing part.
Are there screws under the trunk trim panels inside or is it also "glue taped" on?
Thanks

[5AP]

It is glue taped on for my 2007 4.8 e70