51 31 021 Removing and installing / replacing rubber frame for windshield (top)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BOTH GUTTER STRIPS ON WINDSHIELD

IMPORTANT:

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

If necessary, detach adhesive tape (9) between rubber frame (1) and roof outer skin.

If necessary, remove fitted spacer buffers (8).

Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windshield 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) Windshield

(6) Bridge

(7) Pinched butyl

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame

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Replacement of rubber frame without windshield removal:

There is no sealing lip (2) in area (A) on left/right.

Detach tear-off lip (4) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (4), 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 (6) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.

(3) Butylene tape

(5) Aluminum strip

* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (6).

Fig 2: Installing Rubber Frame

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Replacement of rubber frame with removed or new windshield:

There is no sealing lip (2) in area (A) on left/right.

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (4).

After installing windshield: If necessary, pull liner* off adhesive tape (6) and press rubber frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.

(3) Butylene tape

(5) Aluminum strip

* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (6).

Fig 3: Installing Rubber Frame With Tear-Off Lip

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