Replacing left or right fixed door window glass in rear window frame (X6 M)
Special tools required:
- 51 3 220
Attention!
- TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE .
- NOTES on window bonding..
- GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass
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).
Remove foam seal (1).
Installation note:
Replace faulty foam seal (1).
Handle (3) is on the inside of the door.
Slide cutting wire in area (1) through adhesive bead.
Feed cutting wire behind spacer of the door window glass.
Cut through adhesive bead in direction of arrow as far as possible towards the top.
Handle (2) is on the inside of the door.
Cut through adhesive bead in direction of arrow as far as possible towards the bottom.
Remove door window glass (1).
Fold fixed side window glass (3) on top outwards so that handle (2) can be operated.
Cut through adhesive bead in direction of arrow.
Remove fixed side window glass (3).
Remove remnants from the window frame in the areas (1).
Overview for taping of door window
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 |
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.