Remove the windshield
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 BMW M4, 2024 BMW M4, 2023 BMW M4, 2022 BMW M4, and 2021 BMW M4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND 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: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND 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" .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVERS FOR THE INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING INSIDE MIRROR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE KAFAS CAMERA .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT GUTTER STRIP OF THE WINDSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
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:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Tape off body in area of piercing point with 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.NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Remove windshield with the special tool 0 492 609 (51 3 010)
.