Summary for side window cementing (E36 Z3 Coup):
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Attach special tool 51 3 010 to tool trolley twice. Moisten suction surfaces and secure side window from outside. Secure special tool 51 3 010 without attachment joint to inner side.
When reusing old side window, remove residual adhesive to 0.5 mm.
The almost vertical part (B) of the adhesive bead (1) must face the seal (5).
Spread adhesive bead (4) with special tool 00 9 322.
NOTE:
A second person will be needed to help feed in the lower seal. The adhesive bead must not touch the vehicle body during feeding in.
- Fit side window with special tool 51 3 010 at bottom.
- Attach seal (2) to body flange in corner area (1).
- Adjust length so that seal (2) at rear/top rests against radius.
- Fold out side window at top.
- Check length adjustment.
- If necessary, move side window so that seal (2) rests without play in area (A).
- Fix side window with yellow plastic adhesive tape (3) (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
- Attach seal (2) at bottom completely to body flange.
- Attach special tool 51 3 090 (tensioning strap) at top to special tool 51 3 010 (without joint).
- Tension belt tensioner (1), center, until eye (2) is approx. 300 mm over mounts (3).
- Tension belt tensioner (4), top, until eye (2) can be pulled back approx. 20 mm.