Hot Processing:

Open rear end of aluminum membrane in cartridge before installing in cartridge oven.

Heat glue cartridges to 80°C for one hour in oven.

Fig 1: Heat Glue Cartridges In Oven

Comply with instructions on gluing windows, refer to 51 31 ... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

Mask door window and body flange all round with fabric adhesive tape (1) (e.g. Tesa).

Fig 2: Identifying Fabric Adhesive Tape

Fit straight blade with adjustable roller on tool and set dimension (X).

Dimension (X) = 16 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying "X"

NOTE: If necessary, resharpen knife with machine running.

Carefully insert knife blade between body and door window.

Fig 4: Inserting Knife Blade Between Body And Door Window

Run handle of knife parallel to door window.

Pull door window outwards to remove.

Cut off old glue in body opening to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Fig 5: Cutting Off Old Glue In Body Opening

To avoid paintwork damage, carefully cut off glue residue with scalpel.

Remove glue tape all round. Clean body aperture with 2-propanol.

CAUTION: To provide long-term corrosion protection, always touch up damage to paintwork (scratches and large areas of damage), refer to 51 31 ... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

CAUTION: The basic filler must have hardened!

Treat body around glued area with BMW-approved materials (repair kit), refer to 51 31 ... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

NOTE: Note ventilation time!

Only when reusing the door window:

Remove frame (1).

Pull off fabric adhesive tape (2) all round and clean window with 2-Propanol.

Using a scalpel, carefully remove glue residue on door window to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Fig 6: Removing Frame

Treat door window around cemented area (2) with BMW-approved materials (repair kit), refer to 51 31 ... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

NOTE: Note ventilation time!

Fit new frame (1).

Fig 7: Installing New Frame

Cut standard nozzle to size.

Fig 8: Cutting Standard Nozzle To Size

Version without double glazing:

7 mm.
15_-2 mm.

Version with double glazing:

7 mm.
9_-1 mm.
NOTE: To apply a uniform glue bead, use cartridge pistol, operated with compressed air or electric power.

Fig 9: Applying A Uniform Glue Bead

CAUTION: Note expiry date of glue!

If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.

Cartridge must be perpendicular to door window.

Shape of glue bead:

Fig 10: Identifying Shape Of Glue Bead

Version without double glazing:

7 mm.
15_-2 mm.

Version with double glazing:

7 mm.
9_-1 mm.
CAUTION: Apply glue rapidly and insert door window. Skin forms after 10 minutes.

Carefully fit door window, first at bottom, align down both sides then fit at top and press down. Secure door window in position with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

CAUTION: Remove dirt from residual glue with Sika remover 208 before glue is hard. Do not press door window out again for this purpose. Hardened glue can only be removed by machine.

Assemble car.

After hardening time, remove support.

NOTE: Leaks are detected by spraying water under the sealing lips or by using an ultrasonic leak tester and can then be sealed with an appropriate nozzle.