Removing and installing rear window (X5 M)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 470

Attention! 

• Notes on WINDOW BONDING , MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW  and TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE .
• GENERAL PROCEDURE  for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass

  Removal is performed with "ROLL OUT 2000" .

  The following new parts/CONSUMABLES  are required (sourcing reference applicable BMW Parts Catalogue).

Material	Quantity
Rear window (with replacement)	1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	4
Velcro fastener	8
Small repair kit	1

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR SPOILER .
• Remove REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR .
• Remove left/right TRIM ON BOOT LID .

  Disconnect all plug connections (1) and secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Version after 01/2015:

Release screw (2) and remove ground cable from the tailgate.

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Installation note: 

For vehicles with version 01/2012 no attachment point for the ground cable (1) is available.

During installation of a rear window to a ground cable (1), the ground cable must be wrapped with a adhesive tape and fixed to the wiring harness with a cable strap (2).

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Attention! 

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

Push wire starter from "ROLL OUT 2000"  through adhesive bead in area (1).

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Attention! 

Risk of damage! 

When cutting in area (1), insert the plastic guard from the "ROLL OUT 2000"  between the cutting wire and the tailgate.

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Installation of the spacer buffers/Velcro fasteners: 

Attention! 

Spacer buffers (1) and Velcro fasteners (2) are installed to prevent rear window breakage.

Completely remove damaged spacer buffers (1) and Velcro fasteners (2).

Bond new spacer buffers (1) and Velcro fasteners (2) to the markings.

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Overview of rear window bonding: 

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a  [mm] = Position adhesive bead	3±1
b  [mm] = Width adhesive bead	7±1
h  [mm] = Height adhesive bead	11 - 2

Replace faulty Velcro fasteners (1) on left and right.

Bead joint must be located in area (A).

Installation note: 

Carefully working on rear window with suction lifter: 

Place in position at bottom at distance (X) from boot lid

(X) = 3 ± 1 mm (use special tool 00 9 470 to measure)

• Align sides evenly
• insert at top and press down
• Engage rear window in Dual Lock tapes
• secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

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