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51 31 242 Replacing rubber frame (bottom) for rear window

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove BOTH TRIM STRIPS FROM ROOF FRAME 

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) is reinforced with an aluminium strip.

Pull off rubber frame (1) carefully in direction of arrow (rear window breakage).

NOTE: Tear-off tab on left/right may be bonded to adhesive.

When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip on left/right may tear off and remain in vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Frame
G06885730Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Gap (A) between rubber frame (1) and rear window corner (2) must be the same on left/right.

Installation note: 

Replacement of rubber frame without rear window removal: 

Detach tear-off tabs (2) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive has managed to get onto bridge, this area must be cut out partially.

Replacement of rubber frame with removed or new rear window: 

Fit rubber frame with tear-off tabs (2).

3 Aluminium strip

Fig 2: Identifying Tear-Off Tabs, Rubber Frame And Aluminium Strip
G06885731Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.