51 31 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen (Top)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove both trim strips on roof frame. Refer to 51 13 280 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM STRIP ON ROOF FRAME AT LEFT OR RIGHT .

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminum section inlay (2). If necessary, detach adhesive tape (8) between rubber frame (1) and roof outer skin. Remove the 4 fitted spacer buffers (7). Carefully wind out rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).

NOTE: Tear-off lip (5) may be stuck to adhesive (4). When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off and remain in vehicle.

3) Windscreen.

6) Bridge.

Fig 1: Removing Spacer Buffers

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Installation:

If necessary, remove adhesive residue from roof outer skin.

After installing rubber frame, fit 4 new spacer buffers (1)

Shape B^** in mm, square 12.7 x 10 x 3.8h.
150 mm and 450 mm on left/right from center.

^** Repair kit for windscreens.

Fig 2: Fitting Spacer Buffers

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Installation Of Rubber Frame Without Removed Windscreen:

There is no tear-off lip (3) in area (A) on left/right.

Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout with water.

Install rubber frame (1).

If necessary, pull liner^* off adhesive tape (5) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.

2 Aluminium strip.

4 Butylene tape.

^* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (5).

Fig 3: Detaching Tear-Off Lip From Rubber Frame

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Installation Of Rubber Frame With Removed Or New Windscreen:

There is no tear-off lip (3) in area (A) on left/right.

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (3).

After installing windscreen: If necessary, pull liner^* off adhesive tape (5) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.

2 Aluminium strip

4 Butylene tape

^* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (5).

Fig 4: Fitting Rubber Frame With Tear-Off Lip

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