51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

Special tools required: 

• 51 0 010

The following new parts/consumables are required (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right HEAD RESTRAINTS
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR AT REAR  on the left/right.

Release cover (1) from clips (2).

Release cover (1) from latch mechanisms (3) towards rear window and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Clips And Cover

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Installation note: 

Following parts of cover must not be damaged or missing.

1. Clips
2. Guide
3. Catch
   Fig 2: Identifying Clips, Guide And Catch

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten cable strap (2).

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Strap

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Slacken nut (1).

Unfasten cable strap (2).

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Strap And Nut

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Push wire from ROLL OUT 2000  at line (1) through adhesive bead.

Fig 6: Pushing Wire Through Adhesive Bead

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Position of hoisting winches: 

• Hoisting winch with double coil (1) is positioned horizontally at top right.
• Suction cup (2) of a hoisting winch is positioned at top left as a deflection point.

Cut out rear window with ROLL OUT 2000 .

Fig 7: Identifying Position Of Hoisting Winches

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Secure tailgate (1) in half-opened position with tensioning strap (2).

Tape off area (A) on the left/right with yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Before preparing the adhesive area, position the rear window as a trial.

Fig 8: Securing Tailgate Using Tensioning Strap And Applying Adhesive Tape

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Overview of rear window bonding: 

Fig 9: Overview Of Rear Window Bonding

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x = approx. 350 mm (distance of bead joint (1) to rear window edge)

Apply adhesive bead a distance (a) from rubber frame (2).

Installation note: 

Carefully working on rear window with SIPHON :

• Open rear lid approx. 30 cm and secure with suitable object.
• Insert first at bottom
• Align sides evenly
• Center rear window to distances (A) and (B)
• secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

A = 5.9±1 mm

B= 4.5±1 mm

Fig 10: Centering Rear Window

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Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise: 

Rear window (1) must be lower than roof outer skin (2). This is the only way to prevent wind noises.

Position special tool 51 0 010 in center of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check underprotrusion of rear window (1).

A = 3.4 ± 1 mm

X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm

Fig 11: Positioning Special Tool (51 0 010)

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