51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window glass in rear window frame

Special tools required:

51 3 220

Attention!

Notes on window bonding
GENERAL PROCEDURE to dismantle/install bonded window glass

Removal is carried out using the SPIDER .

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

Material	Quantity
Door window glass (after a replacement)	1
Small repair kit	1

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR WINDOW GUIDE
Remove TRIM ON REAR WINDOW FRAME
Remove rubber window seal for door window glass in area of fixed door window glass

Remove clamps (1).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Window Glass Rubber Window Seal And Clamps

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Slide nylon string in area (1) through adhesive bead.

Feed nylon string behind the spacer of the door window glass, along the dotted line (2).

Secure the end of the nylon string to the tool (3).

Fig 2: Securing End Of Nylon String To Tool

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Secure the tool (1) as illustrated and cut through the adhesive bead up to area (2).

Fig 3: Cutting Through Adhesive Bead To Area

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Convert the tool (1) as illustrated.

Cut through the adhesive bead up to area (2).

Fig 4: Cutting Through Adhesive Bead To Area

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Convert the tool (1) as illustrated.

Cut through adhesive bead in full.

Remove door window glass (1).

Fig 5: Removing Door Window Glass

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Overview for taping of door window:

Fig 6: Overview Of Door Window Taping

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Position (1) corresponds to bead joint.

Cut	A - A
a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	2 ±1/along the contour window frame
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	8 ±1
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	15 ±1

Replacement:

Carefully insert door window (1) with special tool 51 3 220 at bottom first, align sideways and insert latch mechanisms (2) in mountings (3).

Assemble the door immediately after installation of the door window glass.

Fig 7: Inserting Door Window With Special Tool (51 3 220)

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When refitting:

First carefully insert door window glass at bottom with special tool 51 3 220 , then align to door outer skin.

Spacers in area (1) must be positioned against door outer skin.

Top of PVC frame of door window glass must have dimension (x) to door outer skin.

(x) = 5.5 mm

Fig 8: Identifying Door Window Glass Dimension

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Fix door window glass in position with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Assemble the door immediately after installation of the door window glass.