Preparation for installation

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Preparation for installation
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Prepare plastic nozzle(s) for shaping adhesive bead (when not using the standard nozzle C), can be cut to size during the air drying time.

Lay a sample bead of approx. 50 mm - watch out for formation of bubbles/blisters when hot bonding; if OK, apply immediately to window glass.

  • Interruption must be < 5 seconds (incorrect mixture ratio).

Glue cartridge must be vertical to window glass.

Black ceramic glass impermeable to UV light is located on the peripheral zone of the inside edge of the window to protect the adhesive bead.

Ceramic glass must not be damaged and must be treated as follows.

1-hour system: Treatment of ceramic glass surface (inside of window):

ADHESIVE AREA TREATMENT REFERENCE CHART

Adhesive (with part numbers) Treatment
Repair kit Cold/Hot Bonding:
  • 83 19 0 444 141/145

Glue cartridge:
  • 83 19 0 444 144
  1. Clean with cleaning agent R2 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department, part number 83 19 0 417 324)
  2. Observe an air drying time of at least 5 minute
  3. Apply a thin coating of "Glass Activator (2)"
  4. Observe an air drying time of at least 2 minutes

1-hour system: Treatment of ceramic glass surface (inside of window):

ADHESIVE AREA TREATMENT REFERENCE CHART

Adhesive (with part numbers) Treatment
Repair kit:
  • 83 19 0 444 141/145

Glue cartridge:
  • 83 19 0 444 144
  1. Clean with cleaning agent R2 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department, part number 83 19 0 417 324)
  2. Observe an air drying time of at least 5 minutes
  3. Apply a thin coating of "Glass Activator (2)"
  4. Observe an air drying time of at least 2 minutes
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