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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1923 (BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR)GENERAL51 00... NOTES ON BONDING/ATTACHING COMPONENTS WITH DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
51 00... Notes on bonding/attaching components with double-sided adhesive tape
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 51 00... Notes on bonding/attaching components with double-sided adhesive tape
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- General notes
- Bonding at room and object temperature of 18 to 25°C.
- Newly painted parts may only be bonded after a drying time of at least 24 hours.
- Optimal bonding/attachment to the background surface is achieved after approx. 48 hours. Components must not be exposed to mechanical strain beforehand (car wash, strength test, etc.).
- Do not touch bonding area.
- It is not the length of time that pressure is applied but rather the level of pressure applied that is crucial.
- Detaching the adhesive tape after pressing destroys the adhesive layer.
- After being pressed on gently, adhesive tape can be pulled off again up to 3 times.
- Auxiliary materials and tools
- Spirit, adhesive remover
- Fluff-free cleaning cloths
- Pressure roller
- Preparations
- Remove all remnants of adhesive or clean new part thoroughly
- Clean the areas to be bonded immediately before bonding to remove silicone and grease residues.
NOTE: Observe ventilation time ≥ 1 minute. - Bonding
- 4.1 Components without pre-fitted adhesive tape
- Pull off liner from adhesive tape
- Position adhesive tape on component and stick on
- Press down adhesive tape over entire bonding area
- Continue with Point 4.2
Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape
- 4.2 Components with pre-fitted adhesive tape
- Pull off liner from adhesive side (if bonding area is large, do not pull off liner completely)
- Align component in correct position on vehicle
- Press down component over entire bonding area
Liner is the protective film on the adhesive tape
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.