51 31 000 Removing and installing/renewing windscreen

IMPORTANT:

The following notes form the basis for these repair instructions and must be adhered to at all times:

Removal is performed with ROLL OUT 2000 .

The following new parts/CONSUMABLES are required:

Necessary preliminary work:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Secure cable with adhesive tape to windscreen.

Pay attention to cable when cutting in this area.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape.

Push wire from ROLL OUT 2000 along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).

For details on how to proceed, refer to: WINDOW REMOVAL WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

Lift out windscreen with SUCTION LIFTER .

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Bead And Line

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Fitting spacer buffers (spacers):

Spacer buffers are installed left and right on the A-pillar to avoid windscreen breakage and wind noises.

Completely remove the damaged spacer buffers (1).

Position and bond a spacer buffer (1) in accordance with dimension (x).

x = 295 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer Buffer Dimension

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Overview of windscreen bonding:

1 = adhesive bead joint

2 = retaining strip

3 = cover of windscreen, top

If necessary, mount new retaining strip (2) and top windscreen cover (3), paying attention to center markings in the process.

Insert positioner for retaining strip must be removed after it has been fitted on the windscreen but before the windscreen itself is installed.

Fig 4: Overview Of Windscreen Bonding Dimensions

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Cut	A - A	B - B	C - C
a [mm] = Position adhesive bead	5 ±1 (for sealing on top)	10 ±1 (for outer edge of windscreen)	5 ±1 (for bottom retaining strip)
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	7 ±1*
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	11 ±2*
* Corresponds to nozzle C (standard adhesive bead)

Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen (1) using SUCTION LIFTER :

Position at top
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down
press upwards until sealing rests evenly on roof
secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Fig 5: Holding Window Glass With Suction Lifter (51 3 010)

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