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BMW Operating Fluids - Body Equipment (51 02 10)
Reference number: 51 02 10
BMW OPERATING FLUIDS - BODY EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE
| GROUP: | 51 Body Equipment |
Fluids and sealers that are described in this Operating Fluids manual are BMW approved. Using non approved fluids or sealers can lead to premature failure and will not be covered under Warranty.
1.0 ADHESIVES/SEALANTS FOR GLASS
Sikaflex 255 Adhesive is a single component polyurethane with a minimum curing time of 4 hours at 72°F/22°C and 38% relative humidity.
The windshield or rear window must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the adhesive or a skin will form on the adhesive's surface and reduce the adhesive effectiveness.
- Sikaflex 255, BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 497 Cold Kit, or
- Sika Ultrafast, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 407 714 in conjunction with Heater, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 407 820.
2.0 OTHER FLUIDS
Cleaning E53 black glossy exterior ornamental trim please use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Number 9 Professional Swirl Remover 2.0
- Glass treatment, all models: Aquapel® Glass Treatment, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 408 523.
3.0 CONTACT CEMENT
A powerful adhesive for leather and leatherette, rubber moldings, felt linings, insulating materials, convertible top adhesive, etc.
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 524)
- 3M 1357 High Performance Contact Adhesive
4.0 INSTANT ADHESIVE FOR RUBBER, METAL AND PLASTIC SURFACES.
Applications: Rubber profiles on windows, doors, bumpers (soft and hard rubber), seals, inner covers, buttons and controls (plastic/plastic, plastic/steel), circuit elements (electronics), rear lights, turn indicators, ornamental strips and moldings.
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 143)
- 3M Part No. 8155
- Loctite Part No. 49450
5.0 LOCTITE 380
Black cyanacrylate adhesive for joining metals, but also rubber, PVC etc. Particularly recommended for attaching rubber door seals on the BMW 5 Series (E34).
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 394)
- 3M Part No. 8155
- Wurth Part No. 893 4103
- Loctite Part No. 38050
6.0 GLASS ADHESIVE
- BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 497.
See S.I. Bulletin B 51 09 98 .
7.0 PREMIUM LEATHER CARE KIT
- BMW Part No. 81 11 024 455.
See S.I. Bulletin B 51 05 02 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.