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:

Notes on window bonding . See 41 00... SAFETY AT WORK , 41 00... INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION , 51 31... MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW , 51 31... NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING REPAIR KIT or 99 00... TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE .
GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass.

Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 .

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

Material	Quantity
Windscreen	1
Cover, windscreen	1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	4
Semicircular spacer buffer	7
Small repair kit	1
Sika Activator 205	1

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove INSIDE MIRROR .
Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR at front.
Remove COWL PANEL COVER .
Remove GUTTER STRIPS .
Remove WINDSCREEN RUBBER SURROUND .

Depending on version:

Remove CAMERA FOR LANE DEPARTURE WARNING .
Remove the RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR AND CONDENSATION SENSOR and immediately install on a new windscreen or a new sensor.

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

Push wire from ROLL OUT 2000 along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).

For details on how to proceed, refer to: WINDOW REMOVAL WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

Lift out windscreen with suction cup.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Bead And Wire Line

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Fitting spacers:

Fig 2: Identifying Spacers Fitting Positions

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To prevent windscreen breakage and wind noise, completely remove any remnants of removed spacer buffers and maintain the installation position exactly.

Dimensions (A to C) measured from roof edge.

Dimensions (D and E) measured from middle of vehicle (3).

150 mm D 680 mm
500 mm E 390 mm
700 mm

If necessary, replace faulty expanding foam tape (1 and 2).

Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Expanding foam tape (1) may only be stuck up to corner points of defroster channel (2).

Stick on expanding foam tape (3) (120 mm long) above vehicle identification number.

Fig 3: Locating Foam Tape

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Overview of windscreen bonding:

Fig 4: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding

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Install new WINDSCREEN RUBBER SURROUND (TOP) .

Perform the following steps carefully on windscreen (1) using siphon:

Insert between engine compartment lid and cowl panel
Position at top
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down
Align upper seal to stop (3) on roof outer skin
Joint gap is specified by bridge (4)
Secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Fig 5: Installing Windscreen
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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 measurement (A) and check underprotrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen underprotrusion (A):

A = 1 +0.5 mm
X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 6: Checking Windscreen Or Rear Window Height Using Special Tool (51 0 010)
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Version with HUD only:

Check HUD functions again and if necessary adjust.

Only with camera-based driver support systems:

Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.

Under Service Functions menu:

Body
- Lane departure warning
  - Calibrate camera