51 31 200 Removing and installing rear window

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: The "INSTRUCTIONS ON WINDOW BONDING" serve as the basis for this repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
When reusing the rear window:
Avoid damaging 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 REAR SPOILER
Remove REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR

Disconnect all plug connections (1) and secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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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 2: Pushing Wire Starter From Line

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

When cutting in area (1), insert the plastic guard from the ROLL OUT 2000 between the cutting wire and the tailgate.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Window Cutting Areas

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Installation of the spacers

NOTE: Four semicircular spacer buffers (H = 5 mm) and four Dual Lock tapes are fitted.

Remove all spacers and remove remnants completely.

Note the precise installation position of the spacers.

Fig 4: Identifying Spacers Installation Positions

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Dual Lock tape on tabs
Semicircular spacer buffer on molding
Semicircular spacer buffer in distance (A)
1. = approx. 220 mm

Overview of rear window bonding (E70):

Fig 5: Overview Of Rear Window Bonding (E70)

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Attach special tool 51 3 010 twice to tool trolley. Moisten suction faces and secure rear window from outside.

If reusing the previous rear window, remove adhesive residue down to 0.5 mm.

Almost vertical part (B) of adhesive bead (1) must be facing window edge.

Apply adhesive bead along marking (6).

Spread bead joint (4) with special tool 00 9 322 .

Installation note:

Carefully working on rear window with special tool 51 3 010 :

Place at bottom in distance (A) to tailgate
1. = 3 ± 0.9 mm
Align sides evenly
insert at top and press down

Fig 6: Identifying Distance Between Rear Window At Bottom And Rear Window Frame
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Engage rear window in Dual Lock tapes
secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

Distance (A) of rear window at bottom to rear window frame: