51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame

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 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Fig 1: Heating Glue Cartridges

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Comply with instructions on gluing windows,

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

Mask door window and body flange all round with fabric adhesive tape (1) (e.g. Tesa).

Fig 2: Masking Door Window And Body Flange With Fabric Adhesive Tape

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Adhere to cutting depths as specified.

1. = 24 mm
2. = 18 mm
3. = 16 mm
4. = 20 mm

Carefully cut into corner points.

Fig 3: Identifying Corner Point Cut Specifications

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Fit straight blade with adjustable roller on tool and set dimension (X).

Adjust measurement (X), as specified in previous work step.

Fig 4: Identifying Adjustable Roller Dimension

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Carefully insert knife blade between body and door window.

Fig 5: Inserting Knife Blade Between Body And Door Window

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Run handle of knife parallel to door window.

Pull door window outwards to remove.

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

Fig 6: Cutting Off Old Glue

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To avoid paintwork damage, carefully cut off glue residue with scalpel.

Remove glue tape all round. Clean body aperture with 2-propanol.

Treat body around glued area with BMW-approved materials (repair kit),

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

Only when reusing the door window:

Remove frame (1).

Pull off fabric adhesive tape (2) all round and clean window with 2-Propanol.

Carefully remove glue residue (3) on door window with a scalpel to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.

Fig 7: Removing Glue Residue On Door Window

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Treat door window around glued area (1) with materials approved by BMW (repair kit),

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

Fig 8: Treating Door Window Around Glued Area

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Fit new frame (3).

Cut standard nozzle to size.

1. 7 mm
2. 12⁺¹ mm

Fig 9: Identifying Nozzle Cut Size

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If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.

Cartridge must be perpendicular to door window.

Fig 10: Ensuring Cartridge Is Perpendicular

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Shape of glue bead:

1. 7 mm
2. 12⁺¹ mm

Fig 11: Identifying Shape Of Glue Bead

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Carefully fit door window first at bottom with frame in guides (1), align sides and then install at top and press into position.

Fig 12: Fitting Door Window First At Bottom With Frame In Guides

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Door window is clipped with frame into openings (1) in rear door (2).

Fig 13: Clipping Door Window With Frame Into Openings In Rear Door

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Assemble car.