54 37 ... Removing butyl

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Special tools required:

00 9 321

Following parts are required (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue ETK):

Adhesive tape 83 19 9 410 979
Adhesive cleaner 83 11 0 009 712

Press out excess butyl with fishbone 00 9 321 under seal (1).

Fig 1: Press Out Excess Butyl With Fishbone 00 9 321 Under Seal

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Stick adhesive strip (1) onto butyl and press down gently with fishbone 00 9 321.

IMPORTANT: Risk of paintwork damage!

Fig 2: Identifying Stick Adhesive Strip

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Pull off adhesive strip (1).

If necessary, repeat procedure with new adhesive strip until butyl is removed.

Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Strip

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Remove butyl remnants between seal and roof outer skin with toothpick (1).

Slide toothpick (1) approx. 5 mm deep under seal. Butyl sticks to the toothpick when the latter is turned. After a few turns, pull out toothpick and scrape off butyl.

Repeat procedure if necessary.

Clean painted surfaces with adhesive cleaner.

IMPORTANT: Adhesive cleaner attacks paint surfaces if allowed to act on surface for an extended period of time!

Fig 4: Identifying Toothpick

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