54 31 013 Replacing rear window in convertible top (Z3 roadster, M roadster)

Lower all side windows.

Unlock convertible top and lift somewhat.

Fig 1: Lowering All Side Windows

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Raise profile piping below center with folding leg and pull fabric approx. 100 mm out of profile piping.

Fig 2: Raising Profile Piping

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1. Rear window.
2. PVC profile piping.
3. Sealing tape.
4. Locking clip.
5. Seam.
6. Cover fabric.
7. Top cloth (rear window tail strip).
8. Zip fastener.
9. Counter-support plate.

Fig 3: Identifying Components

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Bend over four claws on retaining clips on inside edge of rear window (below center) using screwdriver.

Fig 4: Bending Over Four Claws On Retaining Clips

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Remove counter-support plate from inside of rear window.

Fig 5: Removing Counter-Support Plate From Inside Of Rear Window

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Extract retaining clip from outside.

Fig 6: Extracting Retaining Clip

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Open zip fastener from inside with folding leg.

Fig 7: Opening Zip Fastener

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Unfasten rear window from outside by applying gentle pressure and press inwards to remove.

Fig 8: Unfastening Rear Window

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Rear inside window:

Slide zip fastener slide onto underside of rear window on blue zip fastener tape.

Fig 9: Sliding Zip Fastener

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Insert second half of zip fastener on fabric cover into zip fastener slide so that both leading edges of fabrics (1) are flush with the zip fastener.

First link (2) connects on right or left.

Fig 10: Inserting Second Half Of Zip Fastener

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Maximum permitted offset: 1 link to right or left.

Fig 11: Replacing Coupling Member In Other Direction

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Slowly close zip fastener and remove zip fastener slide.

Fig 12: Closing Zip Fastener

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Close convertible top but do not lock it down.

Fig 13: Closing Convertible Top

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Insert retaining clip through zip fastener from outside.

Carefully position opening point for rear window.

Fig 14: Inserting Retaining Clip

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Fit counter-support plate to inside and bend claw fasteners into place.

Remove protective film from sealing tape.

Fig 15: Removing Protective Film From Sealing Tape

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Attach 100 mm of sealing tape on retaining clips flush with profile piping and remove protective film.

Fig 16: Removing Protective Film

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Raise profile piping with folding leg, insert leading edge of fabric and rub vigorously with folding leg.

Fig 17: Raising Profile Piping With Folding Leg

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Raise profile piping (3) with folding leg (4) and insert leading edge of fabric (6).

1. Rear window.
2. Protective card.
3. PVC profile piping.
4. Folding leg.
5. Sealing tape.
6. Cover fabric.
7. Seam.
8. Zip fastener.

Fig 18: Raising Profile Piping

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Rub leading edge of fabric with folding leg: counter-pressure required from inside.

Remove protective card.

Lock down convertible top.