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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Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: The timing can only be checked with special tool 11 9 900.
The timing may be misinterpreted if it is checked without special tool 11 9 900.
Cylinders 5-8:
Necessary preliminary work
Remove left CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove FAN COWL with electric fan
Remove BELT PULLEY for air con
Replacing Rear Cross Member On Luggage Compartment Floor (Tail
Panel Removed)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
STRIP DOWN VEHICLE
Observe new procedure for bonding and riveting (REPAIR STAGE 2).
Following new body parts are required:
End of luggage compartment floor Following CONSUMABLES are required:
MATERIAL CHART
Fig. 181: Identifying End Of Luggage Compartment Floor
