Removing and installing/replacing rear window (2016-2022)

Special tools required: 

• 510010

Attention  !

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

• Follow general instructions on window bonding:

  - See SAFETY AT WORK

  - See INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION

  - See MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW 

  - See TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE

• Follow GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR DISMANTLING/INSTALLATION OF AFFIXED WINDOW GLASS 

When reusing the rear window  :

Avoid damaging lines for heated rear window/- aerial.

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

Material	Quantity
Rear window (with replacement)	1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	9
Small repair kit	1

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  at rear (C-pillar) left/right
• Remove AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT .

Removal: 

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, release the cable holder (2).

Secure the cable on the rear window with adhesive tape.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Secure the cable on the rear window with adhesive tape.

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Secure the tailgate (1) in a semi-open position with the tensioning strap (2).

Tape off area (A) on the left/right with the yellow plastic adhesive tape.

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Attention! 

Tape off the body in the area of the piercing point with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

Slide the wire and/or string through the adhesive bead at the line (1).

Do not damage the sealant on the body while inserting the wire/string.

Cut out rear window.

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Installation: 

Fitting spacer buffers (spacers): 

Attention! 

Spacer buffers are installed to prevent rear window breakage.

Completely remove the damaged spacer buffers (1).

Bond new spacer buffers (1) to the marks (2).

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Overview of rear window bonding: 

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Cut	A - A	B - B	C - C
a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	8 ±1	7 ±1	12 ±1
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	7 ±1	7 ±1	7 ±1
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	12 ±1	12 ±1	12 ±1

Set the bead joint in the area (1).

Installation note: 

Carefully perform the following steps with the rear window (1) using a suction lifter:

• Feed in under tailgate
• Mount on top and insert
• Center rear window to distances (A) and (B)
• secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

  A = 3.5 ± 1 mm

  B = 4 ±1 mm

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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise: 

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 = 2.5 ± 0.8 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

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Connect the connector (1).

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Connect the connector (1).

Clip in the cable clip (2) as needed.

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Remove the adhesive tape from the area (A) on the left/right.

Remove the tensioning strap (2).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the TRIM PANEL FOR THE ROOF PILLAR  (C-pillar) left/right
• Install the AUXILIARY STOP LAMP .