51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window: Notes

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

General instructions on window bonding: see MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW and NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING REPAIR KIT .
See GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installing bonded window glass

Cover rear side panels with protective covers.
When reusing the rear window:
Do not damage lines for heated rear window/-aerial.

NOTE: Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 .
Only use an oscillating blade when replacing the windscreen.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANELS FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR left/right
Remove ADDITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT
Partially lower HEADLINING AT REAR
Remove ROOF FRAME TRIM STRIP on left and right

Disconnect plug connections (1) on left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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Tape off edges of tailgate and body all round with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

Rear window
Adhesive bead
Body opening
Fabric adhesive tape

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window, Adhesive Bead, Body Opening And Fabric Adhesive Tape
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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

Push wire starter from ROLL OUT 2000 at line (1) through adhesive bead.

Fig 3: Position For Pushing Wire Starter From Line

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