2. General notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 2. General notes
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  • 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
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