BMW 7 Series: Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
1.0 ADHESIVES/SEALANTS FOR GLASS
Sikaflex 255 Adhesive is a single component polyurethane with a minimum curing time of 4 hours at 72ºF/22º C and 38% relative humidity.
The windshield or rear window must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the adhesive or a skin will form on the adhesive's surface and reduce the adhesive effectiveness.
Sikaflex 255, BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 497 Cold Kit, or
Sika Ultrafast, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 407 714 in conjunction with Heater, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 407 820.
2.0 OTHER FLUIDS
Cleaning E53 black glossy exterior ornamental trim please use Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Number 9 Professional Swirl Remover 2.0 Glass treatment, all models: Aquapel Glass Treatment, BMW Part No. 83 19 9 408 523.
3.0 CONTACT CEMENT
A powerful adhesive for leather and leatherette, rubber moldings, felt linings, insulating materials, convertible top adhesive, etc.
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 524)
3M 1357High Performance Contact Adhesive
4.0 INSTANT ADHESIVE FOR RUBBER, METAL AND PLASTIC SURFACES.
Applications: Rubber profiles on windows, doors, bumpers (soft and hard rubber), seals, inner covers, buttons and controls (plastic/plastic, plastic/steel), circuit elements (electronics), rear lights, turn indicators, ornamental strips and moldings.
(former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 143)
BMW PART NUMBER SPECIFICATION
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5.0 LOCTITE 380
Black cyanacrylate adhesive for joining metals, but also rubber, PVC etc.
Particularly recommended for attaching rubber door seals on the BMW 5 Series (E34). (former BMW Part No.
81 22 9 407 394)
BMW PART NUMBER SPECIFICATION
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6.0 GLASS ADHESIVE
BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 497.
7.0 PREMIUM LEATHER CARE KIT
BMW Part No. 81 11 024 455.
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Adjuster
Minimum set: Mechanical tools Adjuster MW
Note: (Door lock tensioner) For pre-tensioning front and rear door locks when
installing. Change to tool
through use of noise-optimized locks from 02/2004. I
Box Wrench
Box Wrench MW
Note: For lock barrel screw connection (threaded ring) of tailgate E93 impact
plate, tailgate
Fig. 2: Identifying Box Wrench (512040)
BRIDGE
Note: Gantry crane
SI number
6 04 03 (046)
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Right High Pressure Pump (N63)
WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short
circuit on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature
below 40ºC.
IMPORTANT: Wea
Service Information
What Points must be Observed During Servicing
ICM Control Unit
NOTE: If the ICM control unit needs to be replaced, the repair
instructions must be
observed without fail.
For example, the vehicle battery must be disconnected before removing the
control unit and reconnected following the installatio
