Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon)
Special tools required:
- 51 3 220
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove window guide COVER .
- Remove RUBBER WINDOW SEAL for door window in area of fixed door window.
Attention !
The following notes form the basis for these repair instructions and must be adhered to at all times:
- Notes on window bonding refer to: INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION , MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW , NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING REPAIR KIT and SAFETY AT WORK .
- General PROCEDURE to dismantle/install bonded window glass
The following new parts/CONSUMABLES are required (sourcing reference applicable BMW Parts Catalog).
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fixed side window glass | 1 |
| Small repair kit | 1 |
| Cutting wire | 1 |
To avoid damage, the door must be taped off with yellow plastic adhesive tape in area (1 and 2).
- Outer
- Inside and outside
Slide cutting wire (1) through adhesive bead above latch mechanism (2).
Sever adhesive bead in direction of arrow up to area (A), pulling outward.
Lay the cutting wire (1) at the top behind the PVC coating (2) and feed it in behind the spacer (3) if possible.
Sever the adhesive bead up to area (A), pulling from the inside only.
Lay cutting wire (1) at the bottom behind PVC coating (2) and press underneath spacer (3).
Sever remaining adhesive bead and remove door window.
Remove remnants 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 | 3 ±1/along window frame contour |
| b [mm] = Width adhesive bead | 8±1 |
| h [mm] = Height adhesive bead | 15 ±2 |
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.