51 31 011 Replace windscreen

Special tools required:

51 0 010

Attention!

The following notes form the basis for these repair instructions and must be adhered to at all times:

See GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installing bonded window glass

Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 or SPIDER .

The following new parts/consumables are required (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).

Material	Quantity
Windscreen	1
Cover, windscreen	1
Gutter strip, left and right	1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	11
Small repair kit	1
Sika Activator 205 (for windscreen cover)	1
Expanding foam tape	1

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left/right GUTTER STRIPS
Remove COVER FOR COWL PANEL
Remove INSIDE MIRROR
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR (A-pillar) left/right

Depending on version:

Unplug plug connections (1 to 3).

Remove the RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR AND CONDENSATION SENSOR and immediately install on a new windscreen.

Remove CAMERA .

NOTE: Cables torn from the windscreen must not be soldered back in place. The windscreen must be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.

Slide wire/string along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).

Cut out . See 51 31... REMOVE WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" or 51 31... REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" windscreen.

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Wire/String Line

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Fitting spacer buffers (spacers):

Fig 3: Identifying Windscreen Spacer Buffers

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IMPORTANT: Spacer buffers are installed to avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises.

Completely remove old spacer buffers (1).

Position new spacer buffers (1) on center of the embossed marks (2) and bond.

Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Stick expanding foam tape onto the marked area (1) on the windscreen.

Fig 4: Identifying Windscreen Foam Tape Marked Area

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Install the COVER/RUBBER FRAME (1) for the windscreen.

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Activator 205.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Tape And Cover

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Overview of windscreen bonding:

Fig 6: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding

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Cut	A - A	B - B	C - C
a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	6 ±2	3 ±1	19 ±2
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	7 ±1	7 ±1	7 ±1
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	12-2	12-2	12-2

NOTE: A tolerance band is printed on the ceramic (two dashed lines) that marks the position of the adhesive bead. Place the adhesive bead in the outer area of the tolerance band.
x = approx. 300 mm (bead joint distance (1) to windscreen outer edge)

PREPARE the body and windscreen.

Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen (1) using suction cup (51 3 010):

Feed in at bottom of front of engine compartment lid
Position at top
Align sides evenly
press upwards until sealing rests evenly on roof and apply pressure
secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Fig 7: Lifting Window Glass With Suction Lifter (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 dimension (A) and check under protrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen under protrusion (A):

Without HUD	3.4 ± 1 mm
With HUD	3.0 ± 1 mm

Fig 8: Positioning Special Tool (51 0 010)

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X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Only with camera-based driver support systems:

Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.

Under Service Functions menu:

Driver assistance
- Camera-based driver support systems
  - Calibration of camera-based driver support systems