51 36 130 Removing and installing (replacing) rear left (or right) side window
- The GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR DISMANTLING/INSTALLATION OF AFFIXED WINDOW GLASS serves as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.
Removal is carried out with SPIDER .
The following new parts/CONSUMABLES are required.
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Side window (with replacement) | 1 |
| Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm | 4 |
| Velcro fastener | 6 |
| Small repair kit | 1 |
| C-pillar window frame | 1 |
| Front trim (with replacement) | 1 |
| Rear trim (with replacement) | 1 |
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear side wall. See REMOVING LEFT REAR SIDE PANEL or REMOVING RIGHT REAR SIDE PANEL .
- Remove SHOULDER
- Remove TRIM PANELS FOR REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-pillar)
- Remove rear outer ROOF FRAME TRIM PANEL
Unfasten screws (2).
Cut through trim (1) in area (A) and feed out.
When reusing side window:
Mark position of side window.
Position support (1) for fixing to window edge and bond to body.
Bond adhesive tape (2) to window edge.
Mark (3) adhesive tape (2) and support (1).
Attention!
Tape off body in area of piercing point (1) with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).
Slide nylon string out of SPIDER at line (1) through adhesive bead.
Left side window:
Run nylon string around side window in an counter clockwise direction (as seen from outside).
Cut through adhesive bead in an counter clockwise direction (as seen from outside).
Right side window:
Place nylon string clockwise around side window seen from outside.
Cut through adhesive bead in a clockwise direction (as seen from outside).
Secure side window against falling out.
When cutting, the Velcro fasteners (2) and the centering pins (3) are cut through.
Increased effort must be reckoned with at these points.
To prevent window breakage and wind noise, completely remove all remnants of damaged spacer buffers (1) and Velcro fasteners (2) and ensure the installation position is precisely adhered to.
Bond new spacer buffers (1) and Velcro fasteners (2) to marked body areas or side window frames.
Feed in new trim from outside and secure with screws.
For new side frame
Adhesive area (1) on new part (without adhesive bead) needs to be roughened by means of ScotchBrite
Multiflex (51 91 0 402 967) emery pad.
Overview for side window bonding:
| Cut | A - A | B - B | C - C |
|---|---|---|---|
| a [mm] = Position adhesive bead | 6 mm | 30 mm (to dot matrix) | 18 mm |
| b [mm] = Width adhesive bead | 7 ±1 | ||
| h [mm] = Height adhesive bead | 12-2 |
x = approx. 130 mm (bead joint distance (1) to side window outer edge)
Installing new side window:
Align side window (1) with suction lifter over centering pins (2) and press down.
Engage side window (1) in Velcro fasteners.
Reassemble the vehicle.
Mount new C-PILLAR TRIM and D-PILLAR TRIM .
Reusing side window:
Align side window (1) with suction lifter at mark (2) and press down.
Engage side window (1) in Velcro fasteners.
Fix side window (1) in position with yellow plastic adhesive tape.