Preparatory Work: Notes

2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N51, StandardSECTION Notes
  • Cut off required length from cutting wire:

    Window glass diagonal x 6

  • The cutting wire loops must lie on top of each other in area (B).

    They must not get caught up in each other. (Otherwise no possibility of cutting the adhesive bead/wire tears.)

    Overlapping of cutting wire loops approx. 10 cm.

    Distance from right window edge approx. 30 cm.

RENDER: 1.0x

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