51 31 011 Replace windscreen

Special tools required:

51 0 010

IMPORTANT: 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 , 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
Top windscreen cover	1
Side gutter strip	2
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	5
Small repair kit	1
Expanding foam tape	1
Sika Activator 205	1

Necessary preliminary work

Remove INSIDE MIRROR .
Remove trim panels for roof pillar at front .
Remove COWL PANEL COVER .
Remove ROOF TRIM STRIPS .

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).

Lift out windscreen with suction cup.

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Line And Adhesive Bead

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Spacer buffer

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Buffer Installation Dimensions

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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.

Installation position of spacer buffers (1) is specified on body side with markings (2).

Spacer buffer to be used 5x5x20 mm.

Installation dimensions:

A = 300 mm

B = 600 mm

Sound insulation cowl panel

Fig 3: Identifying Windscreen, Sound Insulation, Rubber Frame And Adhesive Bead

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Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Apply EXPANDING TAPE for VIN number inspection glass on windscreen.

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

Install GUTTER STRIP/RUBBER FRAME ON LEFT AND RIGHT.

Fig 4: Identifying Windscreen Adhesive Tape And Cover

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Overview of windscreen bonding

Fig 5: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding

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Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen using siphon (51 3 010):

Insert between engine compartment lid and cowl panel
Position windscreen at top
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down
Press windscreen upwards until seal is uniformly contacting roof
Secure windscreen in this position with the two yellow plastic adhesive tapes

Fig 6: Pressing Windscreen Using Siphon
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Installation note:

The required gap dimension from the window edge to the body aperture all round is:

Without frame ≥ 7 mm
With frame ≥ 6 mm
The minimum joining gap of 5 mm (distance between windscreen and sheet metal flange) is guaranteed in the top area by the windscreen cover and in the bottom area by 5 spacer buffers

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 underprotrusion of windscreen (1).

A = 4 mm without HUD

A = 3.5 mm with HUD

X = measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 7: Positioning Of Special Tool In Middle Of Vehicle Depending On Dimension

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Version with HUD only:

Check HUD See 62 30 517 ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY or 62 30... GENERAL NOTES ON THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY 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