54 37 300 Removing and installing/replacing rear window: Notes

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IMPORTANT: The instructions on cementing windscreen serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail. See 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN .

Special tools required:

00 9 322
51 0 020
51 3 010

IMPORTANT: Cover front side panels with protective covers.
When reusing the rear window:
Avoid damaging lines for rear window heating/aerial.
Do not damage cosmetic lip.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Roof shell, rear
Remove roofliner for roof shell at rear

NOTE: Removal is performed with Roll Out 2000 .

Paint coat must not be damaged
All attachment parts must not be damaged

Roof shell, left side:

Unlock plug connection (1) on blocking circuit and disconnect.

Unlock plug connections (2) on aerial amplifier and disconnect.

Unclip wiring harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection (Left Side)

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Roof shell, right side:

Unlock plug connection (1) on blocking circuit and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection (Right Side)

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NOTE: To avoid rear window breakage, it is absolutely essential to use wire puller/flat awl (1).

Slide wire puller/flat awl (1) from Roll Out 2000 from inside between roof shell and rear window through adhesive bead.

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Puller/Flat Awl

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IMPORTANT: When cutting in area of electric cables (1), insert guard from Roll Out 2000 between electric cables (1), cutting wire and sheet metal.
Components and sheet metal will be damaged if guard is not fitted.

Cut out rear window with Roll Out 2000 .

Lift out rear window with special tool 51 3 010.

NOTE: Replace rear window if cosmetic lip is damaged.

Fig 4: Cutting Area Of Electric Cables

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