Remove the windshield
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES on ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 31... General procedure for disassembly/installation of bonded window glass
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 31... General procedure for disassembly/installation of bonded window glass
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 31... Window glass removal using "spider"
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION see: 51 31... Window glass removal using "spider"
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before installing the cowl cover, it is imperative to check the correct routing and firm fit of the 48V line.
An incorrectly laid or attached 48V line can be damaged by the wiper kinematics.
Before installing the cowl cover, it is imperative to check the correct routing and firm fit of the 48V line.
An incorrectly laid or attached 48V line can be damaged by the wiper kinematics.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Remove the windshield water COLLECTION STRIP .
- Remove the rear left engine compartment COVER .
- Remove the rear right engine compartment COVER .
- Remove left and right WIPER ARM .
- Remove the cowl COVER .
- Remove a-pillar TRIM PANEL .
- Remove the interior rearview mirror COVERS .
- Remove the interior REARVIEW MIRROR .
- Remove the KAFAS camera with the integrated CONTROL UNIT .
- Disconnect the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor PLUG CONNECTION .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Release the cover (1) at the clip (2).
- Feed out and remove the cover (1) out of the guide (3) upwards and remove.
- Tape off the body in area of piercing point with the fabric adhesive tape.
- Push the thread (1) through the adhesive bead (2) along the line from the inside.
- Cut out the windshield with the spider.