51 31 200 Removing and installing rear window

Special tools required:

00 9 470

IMPORTANT:

Refer to 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 BMW Parts Department).

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Screw

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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).

Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable And Cable Strap

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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 through adhesive bead in area (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Insertion Point For Wire Starter

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IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

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

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Area

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Installation of the spacer buffers/Velcro fasteners:

IMPORTANT:

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.

Fig 5: Identifying Spacer Buffers And Velcro Fasteners

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Overview of rear window bonding:

Fig 6: 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.

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

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

Fig 7: Checking Rear Window Boot Lid Distance

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