51 48 ... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on cowl panel/windscreen

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NOTE: Sound insulation can only be replaced with the following removed:

Windscreen

IMPORTANT: Press down expanding foam tape (5) shortly before installing windscreen (2) (with hand roller) or stick on if replacing. Relaxed expanding foam tape could crush cement bead (3) (leaks, wind noises).

Replacement:

Attach new expanding foam tape (5) to bulkhead upper section (6).

Expanding foam tape (5) may only be stuck up to corner point of bulkhead upper section (6).

Fig 1: Identifying Tape And Bulkhead Upper Section

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dashboard trim panel
Windscreen
Glue bead
Retaining strip, bottom
Expanding foam tape (sound insulation, cowl panel)
Bulkhead upper section