51 34 191 Replacing fixed door window in frame, rear left or right (Protection)

NOTE:

For gluing the door window, glues for cold and hot processing are permitted.
Remove rear left or right door window glass,
refer to 51 34 171 REPLACING DOOR WINDOW GLASS, REAR LEFT OR RIGHT (PROTECTION) .

Cold processing:

Comply with instructions on gluing windows,

refer to 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN

Warm processing:

Open rear end of aluminum membrane in cartridge before installing in cartridge oven.

Heat glue cartridges to 80°C for one hour in oven (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Comply with instructions on gluing windows,

refer to 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN

Fig 1: View Of Oven

Remove frame (1) from door window.

Should frame (1) in lower area be glued on, frame (1) must be cut through at lower corners (2).

Fig 2: Removing Frame From Door Window

Attach fabric adhesive tape to following car parts:

Door window, front and top
Window guide, outside
Window cavity, rear

Fig 3: Identifying Parts For Attaching Adhesive Tape

Fit straight blade with adjustable roller (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) on tool and set dimension (X).

Dimension (X) = 16 mm

NOTE: Resharpen knife with machine running.

Fig 4: Fitting Straight Blade With Adjustable Roller On Tool

Carefully insert knife between window guide (1) at top and door window (2).

Run knife blade downwards parallel to door window.

Fig 5: Inserting Knife Between Window Guide At Top & Door Window

Fit knife (24 mm blade length, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) to the tool.

NOTE: Resharpen knife with machine running.

Fig 6: Fitting Knife To Tool

Carefully insert knife at window guide (1) between door frame at top and door window (2).

Run knife blade towards rear parallel to door window up to window cavity.

Fig 7: Inserting Knife At Window Guide Between Door Frame At Top & Door Window

Carefully press out door window.

Cut through glue bead at bottom with scalpel (1) and remove door window.

Fig 8: Removing Door Window

Trim down glue residue in body aperture to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

To avoid paintwork damage, carefully cut off glue residue with scalpel.

Remove glue tape all around. Clean body aperture with 2-propanol.

Fig 9: Removing Glue Residue With Scalpel

CAUTION: To provide long-term corrosion inhibition, damage to paintwork (scratches and large areas of damage) should always be touched up,
refer to 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN

CAUTION: The basic filler must have hardened!

Treat rear window in glued area (A) with BMW-approved materials (repair kit, Sourcing Reference: BMW Parts Service),

refer to 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN

CAUTION: Note specified ventilation time!

Detach liner (protective strip on adhesive areas) from new insulating material (1).

Insert insulating material (1) in window frame.

Fig 10: Identifying Insulating Material In Window Frame

Only when reusing the door window:

If necessary, remove rest of frame.

Remove fabric adhesive tape and clean door window with 2-propanol.

Using a scalpel, carefully remove glue residue on door window to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Treat glued area (1) of door window all around with materials approved by BMW (repair kit, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service),

refer to 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN

CAUTION: Note specified ventilation time!

Stick on spacers (2) (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service). Dimension (X) = 6 mm

NOTE: Adapt positions of spacers on door window to conditions of window frame.

Fig 11: Identifying Dimension Of Spacer

Fit new frame (1).

Fig 12: Fitting Frame

Cut standard nozzle to size.

7 mm
10-1 mm

NOTE: To apply uniform glue bead, use cartridge pistol, operated with compressed air or electric power.

Fig 13: Identifying Dimension For Cutting Nozzle

CAUTION: Note expiry date of glue!

If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.

Cartridge must be perpendicular to door window.

Fig 14: Identifying Position For Cartridge To Door Window

Shape of glue bead:

7 mm
10-1 mm (X) 3+1 mm

CAUTION: Apply glue bead promptly and install door window with frame.
Skin forms after 10 minutes.

Fig 15: Identifying Shape Of Glue Bead

Carefully position door window first at bottom (A), align laterally (B) and then install and press into place at top (C).

Secure door window in position with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

Fig 16: Positioning & Aligning Door Window

CAUTION: Remove dirt from residual glue with Sika remover 208 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) before glue is hard. Do not press door window out again for this purpose. Hardened glue can only be removed by machine.

Assemble car.

Remove fabric adhesive tape after glue has hardened.

NOTE: Leaks are detected by spraying with water under the sealing lips or by using an ultrasonic leak tester and can then be sealed with an appropriate nozzle.