51 31 200 Removing and installing rear window

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NOTE: When gluing the rear window, glues for cold and hot processing are permitted.
Cover rear side panels with protective covers. Removing and installing both trim pieces for rear roof pillar, refer to 51 43 251 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) .

Cold processing:

Comply with instructions on gluing windows,

refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"

Warm processing:

Open rear end of aluminum membrane in cartridge before installing in cartridge oven.

Heat glue cartridges to 80°C for one hour in oven.

Fig 1: Heating Glue Cartridges To 80°C In Oven

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Comply with instructions on gluing windows,

refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"

Disconnect right plug connection (1) (wave trap).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Right Plug Connection (Wave Trap)

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Disconnect plug connection (1), release nut (2) and secure leads to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection, Release Nut

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Raise trunk lid by about 65 cm and hold in this position (e.g. attach welding wire with two hooks between lock and lockpin).

Fig 4: Raising Trunk Lid

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Remove seals (1).

Fig 5: Removing Seals

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Mask edges of trunk lid and all round body with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

Rear window
Glue bead
Body opening
Fabric adhesive tape

Fig 6: Masking Edges Of Trunk Lid And All Round Body With Fabric Adhesive Tape
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Fit knife (24 mm blade length) to the tool.

NOTE: If necessary, resharpen knife with machine running.

Fig 7: Fitting Knife To Tool

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Carefully insert knife between body and top center of rear window.

Fig 8: Inserting Knife Between Body And Top Center Of Rear Window

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Guide web of knife parallel to rear window.

Fig 9: Guiding Web Of Knife Parallel To Rear Window

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CAUTION: When reusing the rear window: Avoid damaging lines for rear window heating/antenna. When cutting through the glue bead beside the trunk lid, it must be opened for a short period by a 2nd person (risk of damage).

Cut through glue bead all around as close as possible to the rear window glass.

Body opening
Glue bead
Knife
Rear window

Fig 10: Cutting Glue Bead All Around To Rear Window Glass
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Lift out rear window using special tool 51 3 010.

Fig 11: Lifting Out Rear Window

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Cut off old glue in body opening but for a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Cut off old glue carefully with an universal knife (sharp as a razor blade) to avoid damaging the paint finish in body opening.

Fig 12: Cutting Off Old Glue

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Pull off adhesive tapes all round.

CAUTION: To provide long-term corrosion inhibition, damage to paintwork (scratches and large areas of damage) should always be touched up,
refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"

When reusing the rear window:

Remove glue residue on windshield with a scalpel (1) for heavy-duty applications to approx. 0.5 mm.

Fig 13: Identifying Scalpel

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Fit seal (1) at top in center of rear window and press downwards.

NOTE: Sealing strip (1) and rear window are marked in center (2).

Fig 14: Marking Sealing Strip And Rear Window In Center

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Secure cable (1) (rear window heating/antenna) with adhesive tape.

Treat rear window around glued area (A) with materials approved by BMW (repair kit),

refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"

NOTE: Note ventilation time!

Distance (A) from seal.

(A) = 15_-2 mm (top/side)

(A) = 20_-2 mm (bottom)

Fig 15: Treating Rear Window Around Glued Area (A)

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CAUTION: The basic filler must have hardened! Mask headlining on roof connection with paintwork masking tape.

Treat body in glued area with materials approved by BMW (repair kit),

refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000"

NOTE: Note ventilation time!

CAUTION: Before setting new spacer buffers, remove remnants of old spacer buffers completely (broken rear window). Fit two spacer buffers at a distance (200 mm) from center of cowl panel.

Cut nozzle to size.

7 mm
12⁺¹ mm

Fig 16: Identifying Nozzle Cut Size

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NOTE: To apply uniform glue bead, use cartridge pistol, operated with compressed air or electric power.

Note expiry date of glue!

If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.

Cartridge must be arranged vertically against rear window.

Fig 17: Identifying Cartridge Arranged Vertically Against Rear Window

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CAUTION: Version with rear window antenna: No glue must come into contact with the connection contacts of the rear window heating/antenna.

Shape of glue bead:

7 mm
12⁺¹ mm

CAUTION: Apply glue bead quickly and insert window. Skin formation time of glue, maximum 10 minutes.

Fig 18: Identifying Shape Of Glue Bead

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Maintain distance (A), (B) and (C) between glue bead and seal.

2 mm
2 mm
8 mm

Fig 19: Maintaining Distance (A), (B) And (C) Between Glue Bead And Seal
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