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3.1 Remove adhesive residue from the body and window glass

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Fig 1: Removing Adhesive Residue From Body And Window Glass
G08472010Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To remove the residual adhesive bead (1) from the body aperture and when reusing on the window glass (3), use the pinchweld scraper (2).

Position the pinchweld scraper (2) as shown and detach residual adhesive bead (1) to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Do not remove residual adhesive bead (1) until shortly before bonding.