51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

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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:
- SAFETY AT WORK

- INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION

- MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW

- NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING REPAIR KIT

- TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE
Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass

NOTE: Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 .

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

Material	Quantity
Rear window (with replacement)	1
Small repair kit	1

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left/right HEAD RESTRAINTS
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR on the left/right.

Release cover (1) from clips (2).

Release cover (1) from latch mechanisms (3) towards rear window and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Clips And Cover

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Installation note:

Following parts of cover must not be damaged or missing.

Clips
Guide
Catch

Fig 2: Identifying Clips, Guide And Catch
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NOTE: Similar to graphic.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten cable strap (2).

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Strap

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Slacken nut (1).

Unfasten cable strap (2).

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Strap And Nut

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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

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

Fig 6: Pushing Wire Through Adhesive Bead

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Position of hoisting winches:

Hoisting winch with double coil (1) is positioned horizontally at top right.
Suction cup (2) of a hoisting winch is positioned at top left as a deflection point.

Cut out rear window with ROLL OUT 2000 .

Fig 7: Identifying Position Of Hoisting Winches

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Secure tailgate (1) in half-opened position with tensioning strap (2).

Tape off area (A) on the left/right with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Before preparing the adhesive area, position the rear window as a trial.

Fig 8: Securing Tailgate Using Tensioning Strap And Applying Adhesive Tape

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Overview of rear window bonding:

Fig 9: Overview Of Rear Window Bonding

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a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	2 ±1
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	8 ±2
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	12 ±1

x = approx. 350 mm (distance of bead joint (1) to rear window edge)

Apply adhesive bead a distance (a) from rubber frame (2).

Installation note:

Carefully working on rear window with SIPHON :

Open rear lid approx. 30 cm and secure with suitable object.
Insert first at bottom
Align sides evenly
Center rear window to distances (A) and (B)
secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

A = 5.9±1 mm

B= 4.5±1 mm

Fig 10: Centering Rear Window

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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:

Rear window (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 center of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check underprotrusion of rear window (1).

A = 3.4 ± 1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 11: Positioning Special Tool (51 0 010)

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