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51 31 241 Replacing rubber frame (top/side) for rear window (security)

NOTE:

For purposes of clarity, illustrations do not show the rear lid.

IMPORTANT:

Rubber frame (1) features an aluminum section inlay (2).

Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (rear window breakage).

3 Rear window

4 Glue

5 Crushed butyl omitted

Fig 1: Removing Rubber frame
G00460251Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replacement of rubber frame without rear window removal: 

Cut open rubber frame at marked point (6) and remove rib over entire length.

Apply adhesive in groove on windscreen side and stick in rubber frame (1).

Replacement of rubber frame with removed or new rear window: 

Cut open rubber frame at marked point (6) and remove rib over entire length.

Apply adhesive in groove on windscreen side and stick in rubber frame (1).

(2) Aluminum strip

(3) Tear-off lip omitted

(4) Rib omitted

(5) Crushed butyl omitted

Fig 2: Replacing Rubber Frame
G00460252Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.