51 31 000 Removing and installing/renewing windscreen

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON WINDOW BONDING " serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
Cover front side panels with protective covers.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove INSIDE MIRROR
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at front
Remove COWL PANEL COVER
Remove WINDSCREEN RUBBER SURROUND
Remove RETAINING STRIP FOR COWL PANEL COVER
Tape off body aperture all round with fabric adhesive tape

Replacement

If necessary, remove RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR
If necessary replace CONDENSATION SENSOR

Attach a 24 mm U-shape blade (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) to tool.

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

Carefully insert blade between body aperture and windscreen.

Guide handle of knife parallel to windscreen.

Cut through adhesive bead as closely as possible to windscreen.

Fig 1: Cutting Through Adhesive Bead

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NOTE: When cutting is carried out at the bottom in the event of replacement, the engine compartment lid must be in the service position.

Move ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID 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 2: Sliding Special Tool Over Gas Spring Strut Housing

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Installation note:

No spacer buffers are fitted because a retaining strip is mounted at the bottom.

Replacement

Version with visible vehicle identification number:

Stick 60 mm long expanding foam tape 5 mm above inspection glass for vehicle identification number onto ceramic layer.

Overview for bonding of windscreen (E92/E93):

Fig 3: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding (E92/E93)

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

If reusing removed windscreen, remove residual adhesive down to 0.5 mm.

If necessary, fit new retaining strip (5) and rubber frame (6), paying attention to center markings in the process.

Insert positioner (8) for retaining strip (5) must be removed after it has been fitted on the windscreen but before the windscreen itself is installed.

If necessary, press expanding foam tape down with hand roller.

Virtually vertical part (B) of adhesive bead (1) must be positioned to rubber frame (6) and retaining strip (5).

Spread bead joint with special tool. 00 9 322

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 4: Bonding Adhesive Tape To 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 sealing rests evenly on roof

Fig 5: Installing Window Glass
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secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

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 center of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check under-protrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen under-protrusion (A):

A = 3.8 ±0.8 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 6: Adjusting Window Glass

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