51 00... Notes on fitting window guide seals

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1. Work safety when handling anti-friction agent G13*

Wear protective goggles, protective gloves and if necessary an apron.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in the area of processing/application
Ensure rooms are well ventilated.
Keep heat and ignition sources well away
In event of skin contact: Wash areas of skin affected with soap and water immediately, change work clothing which has been fouled with anti-friction agent immediately (keep spare work clothing in reserve)
In event of eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

2. General notes

Use only the BMW-approved anti-friction agent for fitting
Application only at room and object temperatures between 18 and 25 °C
Anti-friction agent dries at different rates depending on the quantity, temperature and ventilation and becomes sticky
Anti-friction agent can only be used for fitting and not for fault elimination (e.g. grating)
Newly painted parts may only be brought into contact with the anti-friction agent after cooling
Optimal bonding/attachment to the background surface is achieved after approx. 48 hours. The window guide seal must not be exposed to mechanical strain beforehand (car wash, strength test, etc.).

IMPORTANT: To avoid grating noises, do not use soapy water (low-surface-tension water with washing-up liquid) or anti-friction agent containing silicone

3. Auxiliary materials and tools

Spirit, cleaning cloth, plastic squeegee, needle
Anti-friction agent G13* (manufactured by Zestron) part no. 83 23 0441 032 (*sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service)

4. Preparations

Heat and remove anti-friction agent residues with a hot air blower or clean new part thoroughly
Immediately prior to fitting, clean the work area with spirit in order to remove silicone and grease residues
NOTE: Air drying time approx. 1 minute

5. Assembly

Apply a thin coating of anti-friction agent to the reverse side of the window guide seal only
Perform fitting within 30 minutes of applying anti-friction agent
Anti-friction agent dries after fitting and becomes sticky