51 31 200 Removing and installing rear window

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 Part).

Comply with instructions on gluing windows, refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" 

Fig 1: Opening Rear End Of Aluminum Membrane In Cartridge Before Installing In Cartridge Oven

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Disconnect right plug connection (1) (wave trap).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Right Plug Connection

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Disconnect left plug connection (1) (rear window heating/antenna).

Version with antenna for car telephone:

If necessary unfasten plug connection.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Left Plug Connection

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Raise trunk lid by about 65 cm and hold in this position (e.g. attach welding wire with two hooks between lock and lockpin).

Fig 4: Raising Trunk Lid

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Remove seals (1) and (2).

Fig 5: Removing Seals

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Mask edges of trunk lid and all round body with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

1. Rear window
2. Glue bead
3. Body opening
4. Fabric adhesive tape
   Fig 6: Masking Edges Of Trunk Lid With Fabric Adhesive Tape

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Fit knife (24 mm blade length, sourcing reference: BMW Part) to the tool.

Fig 7: Resharpening Knife With Machine Running

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Carefully insert knife between body and top center of rear window.

Fig 8: Inserting Knife Between Body And Top Center Of Rear Window

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Guide web of knife parallel to rear window.

Fig 9: Identifying Guide Web Of Knife Parallel To Rear Window

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Cut through glue bead all around as close as possible to the rear window glass.

1. Body opening
2. Glue bead
3. Knife
4. Rear window
   Fig 10: Cutting Glue Bead All Around

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Lift out rear window using special tool 51 3 010.

Fig 11: Lifting Out Rear Window Using Special Tool

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

Cut off old glue carefully with an universal knife (sharp as a razor blade) to avoid damaging the paint finish in body opening.

Pull off adhesive tapes all round.

Fig 12: Cutting Off Old Glue With Universal Knife

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When reusing the rear window:

Remove glue residue on rear window with knife to approx. 0.5 mm.

Fig 13: Removing Glue Residue On Rear Window With Knife

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Secure cable (1) (rear window heating/antenna) with adhesive tape.

Treat rear window around glued area (A) with materials approved by BMW (repair kit, Sourcing Reference: BMW Part), refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" 

Fig 14: Treating Rear Window Around Glued Area

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(A) = 25 mm (top/side)

(A) = 27 mm (bottom)

Fit gasket at bottom of rear window and press into place.

Fig 15: Fitting Gasket At Bottom Of Rear Window And Press Into Place

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Fit seal (1) at top in center of rear window and press downwards.

Fig 16: Fitting Seal At Top In Center Of Rear Window And Press Downwards

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Treat body in glued area with materials approved by BMW (repair kit, Sourcing Reference: BMW Part), refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" 

Cut nozzle to size.

1. 8 mm
2. 10_-1 mm

Note expiration date of glue!

Fig 17: Applying Uniform Glue Bead

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If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.

Cartridge must be arranged vertically against rear window.

Fig 18: Identifying Sample Bead

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Shape of glue bead:

1. 8 mm
2. 10_-1 mm

Fig 19: Applying Glue Bead Quickly And Inserting Window

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Maintain distance (A), (B) and (C) between glue bead and seal.

1. 1 mm
2. 1 mm
3. 1 mm
   Fig 20: Maintaining Distance Between Glue Bead And Seal

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Install rear window carefully using special tool 51 3 010. The gasket must make uniform contact all round (center). Press rear window upwards until gasket is at uniform distance from roof all round.

Secure rear window with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa). If necessary, brace with wooden wedge.

Fig 21: Installing Rear Window Carefully Using Special Tool

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Assemble car.

After the hardening time, remove support and adhesive tape.

Version with GPS navigation: 

Fig 22: Identifying Version With GPS Navigation

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If necessary, recalibrate magnetic field sensor using BMW diagnostic scan tool.