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Positioning aid "A2" for front door, left ("B2" right)

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Fig 1: Identifying Positioning Aid A2 For Front Door, Left (B2 Right)
G08472320Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach prestamped positioning aid from backing.

If necessary, cut out prestamped cut-out for bore hole from positioning aid. Align positioning aid with printed marks (X and Y) and contact edge (2) to front door and press.

Seal must rest on positioning aid (1) during bonding.

X Start of bending radius

Y Recess for door lock

IMPORTANT:
  • Do not grip bonding surface.
  • It is not the time of the pressure, but rather the level of pressure (approx. 10... 15 N/cm2 ) that is decisive.
  • Separation of seal after pressing destroys the adhesive layer.
NOTE: After being pressed on gently, seal can be pulled off again up to 3 times. Do not dirty bonding surface.

Suspend seal (1) with open lip pointing inwards over door. Pull protection of positioning aid (liner) off seal in sections.

Stick on seal (1) as follows:

Remove positioning aids and assemble rear door.