51 11... Removing and installing/replacing holder for side view camera on left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove side view video camera
• Pull side view video camera holder off bumper with a suitable tool (holder is secured with double-sided adhesive tape.)
• New holder is painted in vehicle color

General remarks on working with adhesive film (1) 

• If adhesive films exhibit partly detached protective film on delivery, they must not be bonded.
• Store adhesive films at 5 °C to 40 °C.
• Bonding at room and object temperature 25° ± 5° C.
• Temperatures between 40 and 50 °C significantly increase initial adhesion.
  Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Film

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Identification (2) indicates on which side of the vehicle holder (1) is bonded in place.

For installation position observe shape of holder (1).

• Degrease adhesive area on bumper and holder with solvent (e. g. cleaning agent R2) and remove other residue as well. Never use paint thinner!

Wear protective gloves.

Do not touch the adhesive area after cleaning.

• First apply adhesive film to holder.
• Then press onto inside of bumper by applying force (approx. 10 kg) for at least 1 minute.