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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, N52, AUTOMATIC, GA6L45RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSBODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR (E88)FRONT AND REAR WINDOW5131... NOTES ON WINDOW BONDINGWHEN USING ACCELERATOR (HOT WORKING, 3-HOUR SYSTEM)
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N52, Automatic, GA6L45R
When using accelerator (hot working, 3-hour system)
2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N52, Automatic, GA6L45RSECTION When using accelerator (hot working, 3-hour system)
- Temperature (min. 80 ± 5°C) of cartridge oven must be checked every morning. Connect temperature sensor to diagnosis system
- Heat adhesive for one hour in cartridge oven (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) to 80 ± 5°C
- Write date and time on cartridge when inserting into cartridge oven
- Insufficient heating (< 1 hour) results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)
- Temperature < 80 ± 5°C results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)
- Remove hardened adhesive prior to further processing.
- Mistake in mixing in event of an interruption in application > 1 minute (bonding not permitted)
- A sample bead of 50...70 mm must be rejected after an interruption in application
- Expiry dates of accelerator and adhesive must not be more than 3 months apart
- Expiry date >3 months results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)
Sealed adhesive:
- May only be stored for a maximum of 8 hours once it has been heated up to 80 ± 5°C
- The adhesive will be damaged if this time is exceeded (bonding not permitted)
- Damaged adhesive must not be used and must be disposed of in compliance with national regulations
- The glue cartridge may only be heated up once
- If the lower label is black, this adhesive may only still be used cold without accelerator while adhering to the expiry date.
IMPORTANT: Not all window glass may be bonded with accelerator (hot working).
If hot working is not permitted, this is described in the relevant service information.
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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.