BMW 7 Series: Notes On Adhesive K4
IMPORTANT: Note the following information before starting to apply adhesive!
- Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
- Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
- Processing instructions on glue cartridge
Storage
Dry at 15º- 25ºC.
Shelf life
The glue cartridge is marked with a date.
Do not use the adhesive after this date.
Surface pre-treatment
See vehicle-specific repair instructions
Required cartridge gun
Overview of glue cartridge guns
Preparing the glue cartridge
Do not prepare the glue cartridge until just before applying the adhesive.
Opened glue cartridges may be used again before the expiry date as long as a new mixing tube is used.
The working temperature of glue cartridge must be at least 18ºC.
Working life of adhesive is approx. 10 minutes.
Insert glue cartridge into cartridge gun, remove cap and allow both adhesive components to emerge. Strip adhesive components uniformly and attach mixing tube. Only use mixing tubes supplied with glue cartridge.
Before starting to apply adhesive, allow approx. one half mixing tube length of mixed adhesive to emerge. Only then apply the mixed adhesive to one side of the bonding surface.
2-component adhesive application
Read the vehicle-specific repair instructions to determine the thickness and positioning of the adhesive bead.
Hardening time
The bonded connection will be resistant after 30 minutes.
Disposal of adhesive
Hardened adhesive is disposed of as normal waste.
Empty glue cartridges are disposed of as normal waste.
Non-hardened adhesives and mixtures of adhesive and solvent and the like must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
These regulations apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
For other countries, comply with the (possibly differing) nationally applicable regulations.
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Notes On Adhesive K5
IMPORTANT: Note the following information before starting to apply
adhesive!
Country-specific safety and industrial safety regulations
Material safety data sheet of manufacturer
Processing instru
Opening Adhesive Bonds
1. Opening spot-weld bonds
OPEN WELD SPOTS.
WARNING: Extract vapors and gases.
Use personal protective clothing/equipment.
Heat connecting flange with a hot-air blower. Heat components to max. 250ºC
Overview Of Adhesive Cartridge Guns
Adhesive gun 83 19 2 149 522
Usable for adhesives K4, K5a.
Including insert 1:1 and 2:1.
Fig. 28: Identifying Adhesive Gun (83 19 2 149 522)
Adhesive gun 81 49 0 443 166
Usable for adhesive K3.
Fig.
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Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control influences the
driving dynamics properties of the vehicle.
The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the
situation using various driving modes.
General information
The following systems are affected, for instance:
Engine characteristics.
Steptronic transmissio
Removing And Installing/Replacing Return Line For Power Steering
With ARS (N63)
Notes
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
