Window glass removal with wire pull handle (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)

Special tools required: 

• 2 336 541

Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves for your own safety

Attention! 

Handle sharp-edged tools with care (risk of damage to the head airbag and the window glass)

Attention! 

Follow the vehicle-specific repair instructions!

Protect inner and outer working area (body, trim panels, cables etc.) against damage

Depending on the area of application, A SEPARATING CORD  can also be used as an alternative to wire

Using the separating cord prevents any damage to the body

Do not pull the separating cord over any sharp edges (risk of tearing)!

Used tool: 

• Wire pull handles
• Dashboard protection
• Line threader (special tool 2 336 541)

Use suction cups (51 3 010) to lift out the window glass

Always keep both suction cups dry and clean to ensure optimum adhesion on the windshield

Secure window glass (if necessary with adhesive tape) against falling out

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Pulling cutting wire into vehicle: 

• Grip wire with pliers

  (If access is difficult: using wire starter 2 336 541, feed wire through adhesive bead.)

• Wire end (1) must be bent towards window glass
• Heat wire end (1) and use it to pierce adhesive bead (2)
• Pull approximately half of the wire into the passenger compartment

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Using wire starter: 

Bend wire end approx. 10 mm and insert in notched tip

Pierce wire starter with uniform pressure through adhesive bead, wire end (bent part) must be positioned on window glass

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Attach wire pull handles: 

Feed in cutting wire (1) in cutting handle (2) and clamping element (3) as illustrated

Move back cutting handle (2) over clamping element (3) and trap wire end (4)

Injury hazard! 

Wire end (4) must not protrude out of cutting handle (2)

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Cutting handle (2) can be secured with suction cup (5) to the vehicle window or body during each of the work operations. This prevents damage to the paint

Fit second wire pull handle to other wire end

Perform repair work with the aid of a second person

Cutting wire (4) must be guided in cutting direction at an angle that is as acute as possible (>45°) to adhesive bead (1)

Cut through adhesive bead (1) by pulling cutting handle (2) and at the same time providing counter support with cutting handle (3)

Pull back cutting wire (4) with cutting handle (3) and make sure that cutting wire (4) is always held under tension

Cut through remaining adhesive bead in the same way

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