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Convertible Top - Leak at Rear Window of Hardtop

Group 54
Special Roofs



Bulletin Number
54 02 89 (1863)



Woodcliff Lake, NJ
April 1989
Technical Dept.



SUBJECT:
Leak at Rear Window of Accessory Hardtop

MODELS:
325i Convertible Equipped with BMW Accessory Hardtop.

Situation:
A water leak may occur between the rear window and the hardtop.

Correction:
^ Locate the area of the leak.

^ Pull off the rubber cover strip from the area of the leak only, and dry the area thoroughly with warm air.

^ Clean the area to be resealed with an alcohol-type solvent, and allow to dry.

^ Force a bead of adhesive (BMW part number 81 22 9 407 526) into the gap between the window and the frame.

^ Replace the rubber strip, and allow the repair to cure for 24 hours before driving or exposing to the elements.

Warranty Status:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car or Spare Parts Warranty.

Defect code:
54 21 00 48 00

Labor operations:
54 99 000

Labor allowance:
WT (Work Time)