Replace windscreen (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

Special tools required: 

• 51 0 010

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right GUTTER STRIPS .
• Remove cowl panel COVER
• Remove INSIDE MIRROR .
• Remove left/right roof pillar (A-pillar) TRIM PANEL 

Attention  !

The following notes form the basis for these repair instructions and must be adhered to at all times: 

• Observe and comply with the following notes on window bonding refer to: INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION , MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW , NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING REPAIR KIT and SAFETY AT WORK .
• 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: applicable BMW Parts Catalog).

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 .

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Attention  !

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

Slide wire/string along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).

Cut out windshield with "ROLL OUT 2000" or a "SPIDER" .

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

Fitting spacer buffers (spacers): 

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Attention!

Spacer buffers are installed to avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises.

Completely remove old spacer buffers (1).

Position new spacer buffers (1) on center of the embossed marks (2) and bond.

Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

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

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

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator 205.

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Overview of windscreen bonding: 

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(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)

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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): 

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

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Only with camera-based driver support systems: 

Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system using an appropriate scan tool.

Under Service Functions menu: 

• Driver assistance
  • Camera-based driver assistance systems
    • Calibration of camera-based driver support systems