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51 31 011 Replace windscreen

Special tools required: 

Attention! 

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

Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000  or SPIDER .

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

Material Quantity
Windscreen 1
Cover, windscreen 1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm 5
Small repair kit 1
Sika Activator 205 (for windscreen cover) 1
Wire from Roll Out 2000 9 m
Expanding foam tape 1

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Depending on version: 

Unplug plug connections (1 to 3).

Do not remount the rain-light solar and condensation sensor until after  the windscreen is disassembled.

Remove CAMERA .

NOTE: Cables torn from the windscreen must not be soldered back in place. The windscreen must be replaced.
Fig 1: Plug Connections
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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.

Slide wire/cord out of ROLL OUT 2000 /SPIDER  along the line (1) through the adhesive bead (2).

Cut out  windscreen. See 5131... REMOVE WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"  or 5131... REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .

Fig 2: Windscreen Adhesive Bead Line
G08511691Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fitting spacer buffers (spacers): 

IMPORTANT: Spacer buffers are installed to avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises.
Completely remove old spacer buffers (2).
Position the new spacer buffers (2) in the center of the embossed marks (1) and bond.
Fig 3: Spacer Buffers Installation Position
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Observe NOTES  on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Stick expanding foam tape onto the marked area (1) on the windscreen.

Fig 4: Windscreen Marked Area
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Install the COVER/RUBBER FRAME  (1) for the windscreen.

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator205.

Fig 5: Windscreen Rubber Frame And Cover
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Remove the RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR AND CONDENSATION SENSOR and immediately install on a new windscreen.

Overview of windscreen bonding: 

Fig 6: Windscreen Outer Edge Bead Joint Distance
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Cut A - A/B - B C - C
a  [mm] = Position adhesive bead 1 + 1 18 + 1
b  [mm] = Width adhesive bead 8 ±2 8 ±2
h  [mm] = Height adhesive bead 12-2 12-2
NOTE: A tolerance band is printed on the ceramic (two dashed lines) that marks the position of the adhesive bead. Place the adhesive bead in the outer area of the tolerance band.
x = approx. 300 mm (bead joint distance (1) to windscreen outer edge)
PREPARE  the body and windscreen.

Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen (1) using suction cup (51 3 010):

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).

Windscreen underprotrusion (A):

A = 2.8 ± 1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 8: Adjusting Window Glass
G05503858Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Only with camera-based driver support systems: 

Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.

Under Service Functions menu:

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