51 36 070 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear side window (2' Series coupe models)
Attention!
- Notes on window bonding. Refer to TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE .
- GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installing bonded window glass
Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 or SPIDER .
THE following new parts/consumable are required (sourcing reference BMW Group Parts).
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Side window (when replacing) | 1 |
| Small repair kit | 1 |
| Cutting wire for Roll Out 2000 | 5 m |
| Velcro fastener (Dual Lock tape) | 6 |
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST .
- Refer to REMOVING TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR (C-pillar)
- Refer to REMOVING TRIM STRIP ON GUTTER STRIP REAR .
Attention!
Tape off body in area of piercing points (1) with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).
Cut the side window out.
Installation of Dual Lock tapes:
Remove rest of dual-lock tapes (1) and clean bonding surface.
Apply new Dual Lock tape (1) between the marks on the body area.
Overview for side window bonding:
INSTALLING TRIM STRIP ON REAR GUTTER STRIP to side window.
| a [mm] | = Position adhesive bead | 1 +1 |
| b [mm] | = Width adhesive bead | 7±1 |
| h [mm] | = Height adhesive bead | 12-2 |
For reusing the side window:
Remove rest of dual-lock tapes (2). Clean bonding surface and stick on new dual-lock tapes (2).
Apply bead joint in area (1).
Follow the adhesive bead around the circumference of the PVC coating.
Perform the following repair work with a second person to give assistance.
Clip side window (1) at first with clip (2) into fixture (3).
Then place side window (1) at side wall.
Align side window (1) to side wall and engage in Dual Lock tapes.
Fix side window (1) in place using yellow plastic adhesive tapes (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).
Replacement:
Mount new TRIM ONTO FIXED SIDE WINDOW GLASS at rear.