51 31 011 Replace windscreen
Special tools required:
- 51 0 010
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:
- Refer to 4100 INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION
- Refer to 5131... MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW
- Refer to 62 30 HEAD-UP DISPLAY
- Refer to 4100 SAFETY AT WORK
- Refer to 9900... TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE
- Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installing bonded window glass
Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 or SPIDER .
The following new parts/CONSUMABLES are required (available via the applicable BMW parts catalogue):
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Windscreen | 1 |
| Cover, windscreen | 1 |
| Gutter strip, left and right | 1 |
| Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm | 11 |
| Small repair kit | 1 |
| Sika Activator 205 (for windscreen cover) | 1 |
| Expanding foam tape | 1 |
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left/right GUTTER STRIPS
- Remove COWL PANEL COVER
- Remove INSIDE MIRROR
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR (A-pillar) left/right
Depending on version:
Unplug plug connections (1 to 3).
Do not remount the rain-light solar and condensation sensor until after the windscreen is disassembled.
Remove CAMERA .
Attention!
Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.
Slide wire/string along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).
Cut out windscreen. Refer to 51 31... REMOVE WINDSHIELD WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" or 51 31... REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .
Remove the RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR AND CONDENSATION SENSOR and immediately install on a new windscreen.
Fitting spacer buffers (spacers):
Attention!
Spacer buffers are installed to avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises.
Completely remove old spacer buffers (1).
Position new spacer buffers (1) on center of the embossed marks (2) and bond.
Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!
Stick expanding foam tape onto the marked area (1) on the windscreen.
Install the COVER/RUBBER FRAME (1) for the windscreen.
Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator205.
Overview of windscreen bonding:
| Cut | A-A | B-B | C-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| a [mm] = Position adhesive bead | 6 ± 2 | 3 ± 1 | 19 ± 2 |
| b [mm] = Width adhesive bead | 7 ± 1 | 7 ± 1 | 7 ± 1 |
| h [mm] = Height adhesive bead | 12 - 2 | 12 - 2 | 12 - 2 |
Place the adhesive bead in the outer area of the tolerance band.
x = approx. 300 mm (bead joint distance (1) to windscreen outer edge)
Refer to PREPARING THE BODY AND WINDSCREEN .
Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen (1) using SUCTION CUP (51 3 010) :
- Feed in at bottom of front of engine compartment lid
- Position at top
- Align sides evenly
- press upwards until sealing rests evenly on roof and apply pressure
- secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)
Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:
Windscreen (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 middle of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check underprotrusion of windscreen (1).
Windscreen underprotrusion (A):
| Without HUD | 3.4 ± 1 mm |
| With HUD | 3.0 ± 1 mm |
X= Measurement stages 1... 4 mm
Only with camera-based driver support systems:
Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.
Under Service Functions menu:
- Driver assistance
- Camera-based driver assistance systems
- Calibration of camera-based driver support systems