Notes on window bonding repair kit (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)

	Part number	Part number (US)	Part number (China)
Small repair kit	83 19 2 289 285	83 19 2 289180	83 19 2 180 001
- Window glass adhesive 300 ml	83 19 2 289 286	83 19 2 289181	83 19 2 180 002
- Glass activator	83 19 0 444 142
- C nozzle	83 19 2 155 589
- Plastic nozzle and paper tissue
Large repair kit (Contains an additional window glass adhesive 300 ml)	83 19 2 360 680	Not available	Not available

IMPORTANT: Before working with the consumables, note the following information

Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
Processing instructions on the packaging

Storage and processing of all consumables
Dry at 15° - 25°C
Expiry date of adhesive:
Repair kit and glue cartridges are marked with a date (expiry)

Date (1) refers to the calendar week and year (KW/JJJJ)

The adhesive cannot be used after this date (1)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Hardening of adhesive:
The adhesive hardens by reacting with atmospheric humidity at room temperature

IMPORTANT: Once the adhesive bead has been applied, the window glass must be installed within 7 minutes (depending on atmospheric humidity, temperature)

After 7 minutes the adhesive bead forms a skin which can no longer guarantee a perfect bond

At ambient temperatures above 23°C and 50 % relative atmospheric humidity (hot countries), the adhesive open time is shortened to approx. 5 minutes (skin formation time)

A relative atmospheric humidity of < 30% significantly slows hardening

The adhesive hardening process is interrupted completely at ambient temperatures below 5°C. In this event, there will be no increase in the strength of the bonded connection
1. Minimum hardening time:
  Minimum hardening time is reached beginning at 22°C and 38 % relative atmospheric humidity
  - 1 hour, vehicles without front passenger airbag (after which vehicle can be shifted)
  - 2 hours, vehicles with front passenger airbag in countries without mandatory seat belt usage
  NOTE: In vehicles with front passenger airbag in countries without mandatory seat belt usage:
  
  The vehicle can be transferred to the customer after a 1 - hour hardening time with the following warning:
  
  Once the windshield glass has been bonded, all occupants must travel with their safety belts attached for 1 hour
  
  IMPORTANT: If the minimum hardening time is not adhered to, an accident can cause the passenger, along with the windshield, to fall out of the vehicle after the front passenger airbag deploys
  
  During the minimum hardening time of 1 hour, the vehicle must not be loaded on one side such as e.g.:
  - one wheel on curb
  - vehicle hoist
  - etc
  Maneuver inside garage/workshop:
  - only permitted on level ground
  - do not under any circumstances drive over ramps, e.g. into parking garages
  Do not remove adhesive tapes until after hardening time
  
  If the minimum hardening time of 1 hour is undercut, leaks and wind noises may occur at the window glass
Disposal of adhesive:
Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste

Non-hardened adhesive, glue cartridge and mixtures of adhesive and solvents and the like must be disposed of as hazardous waste

The adhesive is disposed of in paper sacks so that it can react with moisture
Glass activator:
WARNING: Wear cut resistant gloves when breaking the glass ampule

Prepare glass activator for processing by shaking and snap (breaking glass ampoule)

Apply glass activator by pressing gently. There is no need for wiping. Air drying time approx. 2 minutes
Expiry date of glass activator
Repair kit and glass activator are marked with a date (best before date)
- The glass activator may only be used up to this date (if not already opened previously)
- After opening, keep only for one week even if the expiry date has not yet been reached
Disposal of glass activator:
Glass activator must not be disposed of as part of household waste

Glass activator must be disposed of as hazardous waste