51 31 011 Replace windscreen: Notes

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 SAFETY AT WORK .

  - See INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION .

  - See MATERIALS FOR WINDOW BONDING .

  - See GENERAL NOTES ON THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .

  - See 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).

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. See RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR/CONDENSATION SENSOR or RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR/CONDENSATION SENSOR (FROM 07/2012) .

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 Roll Out 2000 Line

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Spacer buffer: 

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Buffers 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 Rubber Frame Dimension Of Windscreen

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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.

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator205.

Install GUTTER STRIP/RUBBER FRAME ON LEFT AND RIGHT .

Fig 4: Identifying Cover/Rubber Frame For Windscreen

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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: Inserting Between Engine Compartment Lid And Cowl Panel

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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 under-protrusion of windscreen (1).

A = 4 mm without HUD

A = 3.5 mm with HUD

X = measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 7: Identifying Windscreen Under Protrusion Dimension

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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