5 Series E39 540i (M62) SAL
- the adhesive must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant regulations
Glue expiry date:
The repair set and glue cartridges are marked with an expiry date.
The glue cannot be used after this date.
Adhesive disposal:
Pure hardened adhesive is handled as normal waste.
The adhesive is disposed of in paper bags so that it can react with moisture.
Non-hardened adhesive, cartridges and mixtures of adhesive and solvents and the like must be disposed of as special
waste.
Removal of window:
When removing the windshield:
- Wear protective goggles and protective gloves.
Cut through adhesive bead of window using an electric cutting tool with an oscillating blade (sourcing reference: BMW
Parts Service).
Avoid damage to paintwork on body cutout.
Prior to each use, regrind the blade with a grinding stone while the machine is running (new blades also).
To remove residual cement bead in body cutout and on windshield (if windshield is to be reused):
- Use a scalpel for heavy-duty applications.
To remove the window glass (weight), you must use special tool kit 51 9 000. (Risk of injury!)
Damage to paintwork in body cutout:
To ensure long-term corrosion protection, it is absolutely essential to touch up any damage to paintwork!
Touch up damage to paintwork on body cutout with BMW MS-AK multibase filler (gray or red/brown).
Grind out scratches in non-visible areas and touch up with BMW MS-AK multibase filler.
Grind large areas of damage right down to polished metal and coat with BMW MS-AK multibase filler (coat thickness
30 ... 40
µ
m).
Hardening time:
- with infrared at least 10 minutes
- without infrared at least 4 ... 6 hours at min. 18
°
C.
If a complete build-up of paint is necessary in the visible area:
- Remove adhesive from primed adhesive flange before applying the top coat.
Caution!
Observe hardening time of BMW MS-AK multibase filler, otherwise a perfect bond is not guaranteed!
Treatment of glued area in body:
Glue
Treatment
Original BMW
SikaTack - Ultrafast or Sikaflex 255 FC
a)
Clean with spirit (available in pharmacies).
b)
Air drying time at least 1 minute.
RA Notes on gluing windshield and rear window (Protection)
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 20:08
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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