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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 760Li, 2004 BMW 760i, 2004 BMW 760Li, and 2003 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.