51 31 011 Replace windscreen

Special tools required:

51 0 010

IMPORTANT:

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 (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).

Material	Quantity
Windscreen	1
Cover, windscreen	1
Gutter strip, left and right	1
Spacer 3.8x4x12.7 mm	4
Semicircular spacer buffer	7
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 .

NOTE: Cables torn from the windscreen must not be soldered back in place. The windscreen must be replaced.

Pay attention to cables when cutting in this area.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections

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IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.

Push wire/string from ROLL OUT 2000 or SPIDER along the line (1) through the adhesive bead (2).

Cut out windscreen. See REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" or REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Bead And Line

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Remove the RAIN/LIGHT/SOLAR AND CONDENSATION SENSOR and immediately install on a new windscreen.

Fitting spacers:

Fig 3: Identifying Dimensions For Fitting Spacers

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To prevent windscreen breakage and wind noise, completely remove any remnants of removed spacer buffers and maintain the installation position exactly.

Dimensions (A to C) measured from roof edge.

Dimensions (D and E) measured from middle of vehicle (3).

A 150 mm D 660 mm
B 500 mm E 390 mm
C 700 mm

Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Stick expanding foam tape onto the marked area (1) on the windscreen.

Fig 4: Identifying Windscreen Marked Area

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Install the COVER/RUBBER FRAME (1) for the windscreen.

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator205.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Tape And Cover

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Overview of windscreen bonding:

Fig 6: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding

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Cut	A - A	B - B	C - C
a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	2 ±1	4 ±1	9 ±1
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	7 ±1
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	11 -2

NOTE: A tolerance band is printed on the ceramic (two dashed lines) that marks the position of the adhesive bead. Place the adhesive bead in the outer area of the tolerance band.

x = approx. 300 mm (bead joint distance (1) to windscreen outer edge)

PREPARE 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)

Fig 7: Holding Window Glass With Suction Lifter (51 3 010)

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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):

A = 4 ± 1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 8: Adjusting Window Glass

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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