51 48... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on cowl panel/windscreen

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Sound insulation can only be replaced with the following removed:

WINDSCREEN

IMPORTANT: Press down expanding foam tape (5) (with hand roller) just before installing the windscreen (2), or glue on when replacing. Relaxed expanding foam tape could crush cement bead (3) (leaks, wind noises).

Replacement:

Glue new expanding foam tape (5) onto bulkhead upper part (6).

Fig 1: Pressing Down Expanding Foam Tape (With Hand Roller)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Expanding foam tape (5) may only be bonded as far as the corner of the bulkhead upper part (6).

Dashboard trim panel
Windscreen
Adhesive bead
Retaining strip, bottom
Expanding foam tape (sound insulation, cowl panel)
Bulkhead upper part