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.
Notes on window bonding repair kit (Cooper Convertible)
| Part number | Part number (US) | Part number (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small repair kit | 83 19 2 289 285 | 83 19 2 289 180 | 83 19 2 180 001 |
| - Window glass adhesive 300 ml | 83 19 2 289 286 | 83 19 2 289 181 | 83 19 2 180 002 |
| - Glass activator | 83 19 0 444 142 | ||
| - C nozzle | 83 19 2 155 589 | ||
| - Plastic nozzle and paper tissue | |||
| Large repair kit (Contains an additional window glass adhesive 300 ml) |
83 19 2 360 680 | Not available | Not available |
- Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
- Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
- Processing instructions on the packaging
- Storage and processing of all consumables
Dry at 15° - 25°C.
- Expiry date of adhesive:
Repair kit and glue cartridges are marked with a date (expiry).
Date (1) refers to the calendar week and year (KW/JJJJ).
The adhesive cannot be used after this date (1).
- Hardening of adhesive:
The adhesive hardens by reacting with atmospheric humidity at room temperature.
IMPORTANT: Once the adhesive bead has been applied, the window glass must be installed within 7 minutes (depending on atmospheric humidity, temperature).
After 7 minutes the adhesive bead forms a skin which can no longer guarantee a perfect bond.At ambient temperatures above 23°C and 50 % relative atmospheric humidity (hot countries), the adhesive open time is shortened to approx. 5 minutes (skin formation time).
A relative atmospheric humidity of < 30% significantly slows hardening.
The adhesive hardening process is interrupted completely at ambient temperatures below 5°C. In this event, there will be no increase in the strength of the bonded connection.
- Minimum hardening time:
Minimum hardening time is reached beginning at 22°C and 38 % relative atmospheric humidity.
- 1 hour, vehicles without front passenger airbag (after which vehicle can be shifted)
- 2 hours, vehicles with front passenger airbag in countries without mandatory seat belt usage
NOTE: In vehicles with front passenger airbag in countries without mandatory seat belt usage:The vehicle can be transferred to the customer after a 1 -hour hardening time with the following warning:
Once the windshield glass has been bonded, all occupants must travel with their safety belts attached for 1 hour.
IMPORTANT: If the minimum hardening time is not adhered to, an accident can cause the passenger, along with the windshield, to fall out of the vehicle after the front passenger airbag deploys.During the minimum hardening time of 1 hour, the vehicle must not be loaded on one side such as e.g.:
- one wheel on curb
- vehicle hoist
- etc.
Maneuver inside garage/workshop:
- only permitted on level ground
- do not under any circumstances drive over ramps, e.g. into parking garages
Do not remove adhesive tapes until after hardening time.
If the minimum hardening time of 1 hour is undercut, leaks and wind noises may occur at the window glass.
- Minimum hardening time:
- Disposal of adhesive:
Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste.
Non-hardened adhesive, glue cartridge and mixtures of adhesive and solvents and the like must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
The adhesive is disposed of in paper sacks so that it can react with moisture.
- Glass activator: WARNING: Wear cut resistant gloves when breaking the glass ampule.
Prepare glass activator for processing by shaking and snap (breaking glass ampoule).
Apply glass activator by pressing gently. There is no need for wiping. Air drying time approx. 2 minutes.
- Expiry date of glass activator:
Repair kit and glass activator are marked with a date (best before date).
- The glass activator may only be used up to this date (if not already opened previously).
- After opening, keep only for one week even if the expiry date has not yet been reached.
- Disposal of glass activator:
Glass activator must not be disposed of as part of household waste.
Glass activator must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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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.