51 48... Removing and installing/replacing sound insulation on cowl panel/windscreen

NOTE: Sound insulation can only be replaced with the following removed:

WINDSCREEN

IMPORTANT: Press down expanding foam tape (5) (with hand roller) just before installing the windscreen (2), or glue on when replacing. Relaxed expanding foam tape could crush cement bead (3) (leaks, wind noises).

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Trim Panel, Windscreen, Glue Bead, Retaining Strip And Bulkhead Upper Section

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Glue new expanding foam tape (5) onto bulkhead upper part (6).

Expanding foam tape (5) may only be bonded as far as the corner of the bulkhead upper part (6).

Dashboard trim panel
Windscreen
Adhesive bead
Retaining strip, bottom
Expanding foam tape (sound insulation, cowl panel)
Bulkhead upper part