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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Attaching/Replacing BMW Badge
Position of attachment: inside of rear lid Remove plastic cover (1) from bore
holes (2).
Fig. 156: Removing Plastic Cover From Bore Holes
Inserting a set of pointed pliers through bore holes (1), detach retaining
washers (2) from pins of BMW badge.
Installation:
Use only new retaining washers.
Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange (Drive Flange
Removed)
Notes
IMPORTANT:
Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed!
Insert special tool 33 4 408 into special tool 33 4 401.
Fig. 125: Positioning Special Tools (33 4 408), (33 4 401) And (33 4 409)
Position special tool 33 4 401 in conjunction with 33 4 408 on drive flange.
Fig. 126: Positioning Spec
