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:

GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass

When reusing the rear window:
Avoid damaging lines for heated rear window/-aerial.

NOTE: Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 . Work with oscillating blade only when replacing (window breakage).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR at rear left/right
Remove AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT
Partially lower HEADLINING AT REAR

Detach ribbon cable (1) at auxiliary brake light.

Disconnect plug connection for heated rear window (2).

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 1: Identifying Heated Rear Window And Ribbon

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Tape off edges of tailgate and body all round with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

Rear window
Adhesive bead
Body opening
Fabric adhesive tape

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window, Adhesive Bead, Body Opening And Fabric Adhesive Tape
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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Starter Line

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Only replace:

Have U-shape knife with 36 mm and 45 mm (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) ready on tool.

Fit respective knife with required blade length:

36 mm At top and side of rear window

45 mm Lower area of the rear window

Regrind blade with a grinding stone while machine is running (new blades also).

Carefully insert knife between body aperture and rear window.

Guide web of knife parallel to rear window.

Fig 4: Identifying U-Shape Knife

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Cut through adhesive bead as closely as possible to rear window.

Lift out rear window with suction lifter.

Pull off adhesive tapes all round.

IMPORTANT: Carefully cut in area of electric connections (risk of damage).

Overview of rear window bonding:

Fig 5: Overview Of Rear Window Bonding

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If reusing the previous rear window, remove adhesive residue down to 0.5 mm.

Primer is applied along the TPE spray coating (5).

Installation note:

Open rear lid approx. 30 cm and secure with suitable object.

Carefully working on rear window with suction lifter:

Insert first at bottom
Align sides evenly
Center rear window to distances (A) and (B)
secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

5.7±1 mm
5.7±1 mm

Fig 6: Adjusting Center Rear Window
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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:

Graphic logically applies to rear window 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 = 3.3±1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 7: Positioning Special Tool (51 0 010)

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