Replace windshield

Special tools required:

51 0 010

Attention!

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

NOTES on window bonding
GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass

Remove with SPIDER .

The following new parts/CONSUMABLES are required (sourcing reference applicable BMW Group parts catalog/sales).

Material	Quantity
Windshield	1
Cover, windshield	1
Spacer buffer 5x5x20 mm	6
Small repair kit	1
Expanding foam tape	1

Preliminary work needed:

Remove the left WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Remove left/right COVER on a-pillar
Remove TRIM PANELS for roof pillar at front
Remove INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .

Removal:

Depending on version:

Unplug plug connections (1 to 3).

Do not remount the rain-light solar and condensation sensor until after the windshield is disassembled.

Remove CAMERA .

NOTE: Cables torn from the windshield must not be soldered back in place. The windshield must be replaced.

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IMPORTANT: Pay attention to cable when cutting in this area.

Version with heated windshield:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Secure cable with adhesive tape to windshield.

IMPORTANT: Pay attention to cable when cutting in this area.

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

Slide string along line (1) through adhesive bead.

Cut out WINDSHIELD using SPIDER .

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Remove the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor and immediately install on a NEW WINDSHIELD .

Installation:

Lining spacer buffers (spacers):

IMPORTANT: To avoid windshield breakage and wind noises: Completely remove remnants of removed spacer buffers and maintain installation location exactly.

Bond spacer buffer on mark on sheet metal flange.

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Observe NOTES on component-bonding with adhesive tape!

Label expanding foam tape (1) along the mark on the windshield.

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Install the COVER/RUBBER FRAME (1) for the windshield.

Pre-treat adhesive area with Sika-Aktivator205.

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b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	8±1
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	12 ±1

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Apply bead joint in area (1).

A tolerance band is printed on the ceramic (two dashed lines) that marks the position of the adhesive bead. Place the adhesive bead inside the tolerance band.

Perform the following steps carefully on the windshield (1) using suction cup (51 3 010):

Position at top
Align sides evenly
Insert at bottom and press down
Press upwards until rubber frame rests evenly on roof
Adjust gap dimensions (see next operation)
secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)

Windshield gap dimensions:

To avoid wind noises, the windshield (1) must be lower than the roof outer skin (2).

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Measure distance (A) on left and right using special tool 51 0 010.

Rubber frame (3) must be even and in parallel to roof outer skin (2).

(A) = 0.5 ± 1 mm

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Only with camera-based driver support systems:

Carry out camera calibration via diagnostic system.

Under Service Functions menu:

Driver assistance
- Camera-based driver support systems
  - Calibration of camera-based driver support systems

Required follow-up work:

Attach WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER on the left
Mount left/right COVER on a-pillar
Mount front TRIM PANELS for roof pillar
Install INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR .