51 31 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen (Top)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR LEFT A-PILLAR
Remove LEFT ROOF STRIP

NOTE: Both covers and roof strips must be removed in order to remove the windscreen.

IMPORTANT: Rubber frame (1) features an aluminum section inlay (2).
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
Do not use crowbar (windscreen breakage)

NOTE: Tear-off lip (3) may be stuck to adhesive (4).

During removal of rubber frame (1), tear-off lip (3) may tear off and remain in vehicle.

5 Windscreen
6 Gripping lip

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

Replacement of rubber frame without windscreen removal:

Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).

If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.

Cut (4) as illustrated in area (A) on left/right.

To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout with water.

Install rubber frame (1).

2 Aluminum strip

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Frame And Aluminum Strip
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement of rubber frame with removed windscreen:

Fit rubber frame (1) with tear-off lip (3).

Do not cut gripping lip (4).

Slide new rubber frame (1) onto upper edge of windscreen, ensuring correct alignment.

2 Aluminum strip

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Frame And Aluminum Strip
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.