Convertible Top - Repair Kit
89BMW07Group 54 Convertible Top
Bulletin Number 54 03 88 (1723) Page 1 of 2
Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 1989 Technical Dept.
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. 54 03 88 (1723) dated November 1988. It contains new information about the repair kit and modified repair procedures. Please remove S.I. 54 03 88 (1723) dated November 1988 from your S.I. binder and discard.
SUBJECT: Convertible Top Repair Kit
MODELS: 325i Convertible
Situation: A convertible top repair kit is available through the Parts Department under P/N 81 22 9 407 536. This repair kit can be used to repair small tears or cuts, as an economical alternative to replacing the top.
The kit contains a marking pencil, an applicator brush, a tube of glue, and patch material in all four top material colors. The repair is performed by glueing a patch to the inside of the top.
Procedure: The top must be clean and dry to ensure proper adhesion. The top must be unlatched for at least twelve hours while allowing the patch to adhere, so plan on parking the car in a secure area out of the weather for this time period.
Cut a patch from the kit that allows sufficient overlap around the damaged area. Using the white marking pencil provided trace the outline of the patch on the top material. Brush glue on the area outlined in a thin even coat, taking care to stay within the outline. After applying glue to the top, brush a thin even coat of glue on the patch, taking care to carry the glue to the edge of the patch. Allow the glue to air dry for approximately five minutes or until dry to the touch. Place patch against top and press firmly into place without stretching the top material.
Allow the patch to dry for twelve hours at room temperature with the top unlatched so as not to stretch the material. After drying the patch will stretch with the top material.