BMW Operating Fluids - Body (41 07.10)

BMW OPERATING FLUIDS - BODY

TECHNICAL SERVICE

Fluids and sealers that are described in this Operating Fluids manual are BMW approved. Using non approved fluids or sealers can lead to premature failure and will not be covered under Warranty.

1.0 SEALING COMPOUNDS

Seam Sealer, Sikaflex 221 may be used to seal adjoining sheet metal parts which create creaking noises due to interactive contact. High-adhesion, polyurethane-based, black-colored.

Sikaflex 221 Sealer

1. BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 533

Other sealants for body panels are found in Group 97 (Body Cavity Sealings and Undercoatings).

2.0 LUBRICANTS

BMW offers several lubricants which are formulated for specific components in Group 41. Some of these lubricants also appear in the "Universal Lubricants" group.

3.0 DOOR HINGES AND PIVOTS

Moly spray for quieting squeaks and similar noises. (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 400 720)

1. 3M Part No. 8876
2. Loctite Part No. 24378

4.0 DOOR BRAKES

Grease for any sliding contact area, especially door brake mechanisms. (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 629)

1. 3M Part No. 8878
2. Loctite Part No. 20029

5.0 DOOR LOCKS

Lock cylinder lubricant prevents locks from jamming in sub-freezing temperatures. Insert tip of spray can directly into keyslot. (former BMW Part No. 81 22 9 407 421)

1. 3M Part No. 8878
2. Wurth Part No. 893051
3. Loctite Part No. 20029

6.0 (HKL) AUTOMATIC TRUNK LID LIFT HYDRAULIC FLUID

E65/E66 Automatic Trunk Lid Lift Hydraulic Fluid

1. BMW Part No. 51 24 7 066 901