51 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen

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IMPORTANT: The INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINDOW BONDING serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.
Vehicles with head-up display (HUD):
CHECK whether the HUD marking at bottom right appears on the windscreen (malfunction).

NOTE: Removal is performed with Roll Out 2000 . Only use an oscillating blade when replacing the windscreen.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RUBBER FRAME FOR WINDSCREEN
Remove INTERIOR REAR-VIEW MIRROR
Remove both TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT FRONT (A-PILLAR)
Remove COVER FOR COWL PANEL
Cover front side panels with protective covers

Replacement (depending on version):

Remount RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR
If necessary, replace OPTICS FOR SOLAR RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR
Remount CAMERA for lane departure warning.

Depending on version:

Unplug plug connections (1 to 3).

Fig 1: Identifying Connectors

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IMPORTANT:

When using a cutting wire:

In the area of the A-pillar, left/right, make sure that the cutting wire does not feed under sheet metal tab (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sheet Metal Tab

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Mount U-shape knife on tool:

24 mm blade length for sides and top.

36 mm blade length for bottom and bottom/sides.

Regrind blade with a grinding stone while machine is running (new blades also).

Carefully insert blade between body cutout and windscreen.

Guide handle of knife parallel to windscreen.

Cut through adhesive bead as closely as possible to windscreen.

Fig 3: Mounting U-Shaped Blade

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NOTE: When cutting is carried out at the bottom, the engine hood must be in the service position.
Wires and hoses remain connected.

Move engine bonnet/hood into service position.

Cut through windscreen adhesive bead at bottom.

Lift out windscreen with special tools 51 3 010 .

Pull off adhesive tapes all round.

Fig 4: Sliding Special Tool Over Housing Of Gas Spring Strut

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Fitting spacer buffers (spacers):

Two different spacer buffers are fitted.

Square spacer buffer (shape B = 12.7 x 10 mm height stop, wind noises)
Semicircular spacer buffer (form A = Ø 11 x 5 mm)
A= 3.8 mm

IMPORTANT: To avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises:
Completely remove remnants of removed spacer buffers and maintain installation location exactly.

Fig 5: Identifying Square Spacer Buffer Height
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Cut square spacer buffer (1) at top to approx. 9 mm (radius outlet).

Stick on one square spacer buffer (1) in each case on left/right at spacing (A).

A= approx. 50 mm

NOTE: Marking (2) is no longer present.

Fig 6: Identifying Square Spacer Buffer Position

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Stick on two new semicircular spacer buffers (2) in each case as follows:

at distance (A or B) from middle of cowl panel
at distance (C or D) at end of metal radius (5)

approx. 300 mm
approx. 665 mm
approx. 18 mm
approx. 30 mm

1 Windscreen
4 Glue bead
5 Outlet radius

Fig 7: Identifying Semicircular Spacer Buffers Distance
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Version with HUD:

Installation:

Before bonding, install windscreen with seal at top and check HUD ; if necessary, press expanding foam tape down with hand roller.

IMPORTANT: Press down expanding foam tape (6) shortly before installing windscreen (2) (with hand roller if reusing) or stick on if replacing. A relaxed expanding foam tape could crush adhesive bead (4) (leaks, wind noises).

Replacement:

Stick expanding foam tape (6) 1/3 on cowl panel (5) and 2/3 on sound insulation (7).

Expanding foam tape (6) may only be stuck up to measurement (A) on side frame (8).

A approx. 6.5 mm

Dashboard trim panel
Windscreen
Semicircular spacer buffer
Glue bead
Cowl panel (plate)
Expanding foam tape (sound insulation, cowl panel)
Sound insulation, bulkhead upper section
Side frame

Fig 8: Expanding Foam Tape (6) may only be stuck up to measurement (A) on side frame (8)

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Overview for windscreen cementing:

Attach special tool 51 3 010 twice to tool trolley. Moisten suction surfaces and tension windscreen from outside.

If reusing the removed windscreen, remove adhesive residue down to 0.5 mm and press expanding foam tape down with hand roller.

Install rubber frame (6), paying attention to center marking on rubber frame and mirror base.

Virtually vertical part (B) of adhesive bead (1) must be positioned to window edge (5) or rubber frame (6).

Markings (G, H) are on windscreen in bottom corners. Apply primer or adhesive at correct distance to windscreen edge (5) (wind noises, leaks).

Spread cement bead (4) with special tool 00 9 322 .

Fig 9: Overview For Windscreen Cementing (E60, E61)

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NOTE: Adhesive area for plastic adhesive tapes (1) must be free from grease and dust.

Stick two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (1) to roof at distance (A) from outside corners.

Length: 400 mm

A= 250 mm

Fig 10: Identifying Distance Between Yellow Plastic Adhesive Tapes And Outside Corners Of Roof

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Working on windscreen (1) carefully with special tool 51 3 010 :

position at top
align sides evenly
insert at bottom and press down
press upwards until seal rests evenly on roof
secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Fig 11: Identifying Windscreen And Special Tool 51 3 010
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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:

Windscreen (1) must be lower than roof outer skin (2). This is the only way to prevent wind noises.

Position special tool 51 0 010 in middle of vehicle depending on measurement (A) and check underprotrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen underprotrusion (A):

A= 3.2 ± 1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 12: Identifying Underprotrusion Of Windscreen

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Version with HUD:

Installation:

Check and if necessary adjust HUD .

Version with Lane Departure Warning:

Carry out calibration of camera for lane departure warning via BMW diagnosis system:

Service functions:

Body
- Lane departure warning
  - Calibrate camera