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Preparation for installation

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Prepare plastic nozzle(s) for shaping adhesive bead (when not using the standard nozzle C), can be cut to size during the air drying time.

Lay a sample bead of approx. 50 mm; if OK, apply immediately to window glass.

Glue cartridge must be vertical to window glass.

Black ceramic glass impermeable to UV light is located on the peripheral zone of the inside edge of the window to protect the adhesive bead.

Ceramic glass must not be damaged and must be treated as follows.

Treatment of ceramic glass surface (inside of window):

ADHESIVE APPLICATION REFERENCE CHART

Adhesive (with part numbers) Treatment
Repair kit:
  • 83 19 0 444 141/145

    Glue cartridge:

  • 83 19 0 444 144
  1. Clean with cleaning agent R2 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department, part number 83 19 0 417 324)
  2. Observe an air drying time of at least 5 minutes
  3. Apply a thin coating of glass activator
  4. Observe an air drying time of at least 2 minutes