Dash - Warping Above Center Vent
Group 51Body Equipment
Bulletin Number
51 08 94 (4129)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
March 1995
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Dash Warping Above Center Vent
MODELS:
E36
SITUATION:
On 1994 and 1995 model year E36s the top of the dash may warp above the center air vent, leaving an uneven gap between the dash and the vent assembly.
CORRECTION:
A metal stiffener, P/N 51 16 1 469 096, has been developed which may be attached to the inside of the dash to align the curvature of the dash with the center vent housing.
PARTS INFORMATION:
The adhesive system required for this repair is a combination of Loctite Black Max used in conjunction with Loctite Prism Primer 770. these products are available through Loctite Industrial Products distributors, such as large bearing supply houses. If you have difficulty finding a distributor in your area, call Loctite at (800) 338-9000 and order Part No. 24410. a special kit will be sent to you via UPS, COD. The contents of each kit are:
2 Bottles of Black Max - 38050 ($14.50 ea.) $29.00
1 Bottle Prism Primer 770 - 18396 7.54
UPS COD charge 4.75
UPS shipping charges to your locations will be added to the invoice.
PROCEDURE:
Remove the center vent assembly. Note: On 1995 models the thumb wheel control is connected to a bowden cable, which must be disconnected behind the under dash trim.
Clean the inside area of the dash where the stiffener will go with a dean rag and alcohol. Apply a light coat of primer to the area in front of the lip and from the ridge on the passenger side to the left side of the opening, and allow to dry for about one (1) minute.
Apply a bead of adhesive to the stiffener as shown below. Do not use primer on the stiffener.
Place the stiffener inside the dash, about 12 mm to the left of the ridge on the passenger side and directly in front of the lip on the dash.
Put a second stiffener on top of the dash, and clamp both stiffeners in place. Do not over tighten the clamps so that the outer skin of the dash is damaged. Allow to set for approximately 15 minutes.
Touch up the visible edge of the stiffener with flat black paint so that it will not be seen even if the customer pries up on the dash.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.
Defect Code: 51 45 00 41 00
Labor Operation:
64 11 310 7 FRU
51 99 000 3 FRU
Parts Allowance: 51 16 1 469 096 Qty = 1
Sublet Allowance: $5.00 (primer and adhesive)