Laying cutting wire around windscreen
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- Starting from pull-in point, lay wire eyelet created on the outside around the window glass
- Pull excess wire into car interiorIMPORTANT: Make sure the cutting wire is located at all four corner points below the windscreen.
Check that the cutting wire is not caught on retainers or body.
Secure window glass on outside with adhesive tape against slipping.Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Windows (1) with fitted seals (3) or sprayed-on surrounds:- Moisten cutting wire (4) and seals (3) on window (1) with water
- Insert cutting wire (4) in bend (without kinking) between window (1) and body cutout (2)