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Attach wire pull handles

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Feed in cutting wire (1) in cutting handle (2) and clamping element (3) as illustrated.

Move back cutting handle (2) over clamping element (3) and trap wire end (4).

Danger of injury! 

Wire end (4) must not protrude out of cutting handle (2).

Fig 1: Feeding Cutting Wire In Cutting Handle And Clamping Element
G08485891Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Cutting handle (2) can be secured with suction cup (5) to the vehicle window or body during each of the work operations. This prevents damage to the paint.

Fit second wire pull handle to other wire end.

Perform repair work with the aid of a second person.

Cutting wire (4) must be guided in cutting direction at an acute as possible angle (>45°) to adhesive bead (1).

Cut through adhesive bead (1) by pulling cutting handle (2) and at the same time providing counter support with cutting handle (3).

Pull back cutting wire (4) with cutting handle (3) and make sure that cutting wire (4) is always held under tension.

Cut through remaining adhesive bead in the same way.

Fig 2: Cutting Through Adhesive Bead Using Cutting Wire
G08485892Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.