Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
41 00... Notes On Adhesive K2
- Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
- Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
- Processing instructions on glue cartridge
Storage:
Dry, at 15°C - 25°C.
Shelf life:
The glue cartridge is marked with a date.
Do not use the adhesive after this date.
Surface pre-treatment:
Refer to vehicle-specific repair instructions or Notes.
Required cartridge gun:
Cartridge gun 81 43 2 159 881/883 for 195 ml container. See 41 00... OVERVIEW OF ADHESIVE CARTRIDGE GUNS .
- Speed control
Cartridge gun 81 49 2 355 475 for 2 x 290 ml container. See 41 00... OVERVIEW OF ADHESIVE CARTRIDGE GUNS .
Preparation of the glue cartridge (195 ml):
Opened glue cartridges may be used again before the expiry date as long as a new mixing tube is used.
The working temperature of glue cartridge must be at least 20°C.
Application time of the adhesive approx. 20 min
Insert glue cartridge into cartridge gun, remove cap and allow both adhesive components to emerge. Strip adhesive components uniformly and attach mixing tube. Only use mixing tubes supplied with glue cartridge. Allow approx. 10 cm of mixed adhesive to emerge.
Only after this apply the mixed adhesive to one side of the bonding surface.
Preparation of the glue cartridge (2 x 290 ml):
Opened glue cartridges may be used again before the expiry date as long as a new mixing tube is used.
The working temperature of glue cartridge must be at least 20°C.
Application time of adhesive at 28°C 35 min and at 18°C 50 min
Remove the sealing cap on the back of the glue cartridge. Remove the safety and connecting pipe. Puncture the glue cartridges open. Attach the connecting pipe and insert the glue cartridge in the cartridge gun. Allow both adhesive components to emerge. Strip adhesive components uniformly and attach mixing tube. Only use mixing tubes supplied with glue cartridge. Allow approx. 10 cm of mixed adhesive to emerge.
Only after this apply the mixed adhesive to one side of the bonding surface.
2-component adhesive application:
Read the vehicle-specific repair instructions to determine the thickness and positioning of the adhesive bead.
After applying the adhesive, check whether an adhesive component has emerged at the back of the glue cartridge. If yes, break off the bonding procedure. Clean new part. Use new glue cartridge. Contact national hotline.
Remove contamination caused by adhesive residue immediately.
Hardened adhesive can only be removed mechanically.
Hardening time:
Do not move the vehicle before the adhesive has hardened.
The following hardening times apply unless the specifications in the vehicle-specific repair instructions indicate otherwise:
Adhesive K2 (2 x 290 ml):
The solidity for installation work on the vehicle is reached after:
12 hours at an object temperature of 18°C.
Vehicle strength for driving applications is achieved after:
48 hours at an object temperature of 18°C.
Disposal of adhesive:
Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste.
Empty glue cartridges are disposed of as normal waste.
Non-hardened adhesives and mixtures of adhesive and solvent and the like must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
These regulations apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
For other countries, comply with the (possibly differing) nationally applicable regulations.
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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.