51 31 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear window

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IMPORTANT:

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

General instructions on window bonding:
- See SAFETY AT WORK

- See INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PROTECTION

- See MATERIALS FOR BONDING WINDOW

- See TOUCHING UP PAINTWORK DAMAGE

NOTE: Remove with "SPIDER ".

The following new parts are required:

Material	Quantity
Rear window (with replacement)	1
Small repair kit	1

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SPOILER
Remove REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR
Remove TRIM FOR LEFT/RIGHT REAR WINDOW FRAME
Remove LOWER COVER ON REAR WINDOW

Attention!

When reusing the rear window:

Avoid damaging wires for heated rear window/aerial.

Do not allow any adhesive to come into contact with the connecting contacts of the heated rear window/aerial.

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Remove retaining strip (2).

Fig 1: Retaining Strip And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections (2) on left/right.

Release screw (3) on left/right.

Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 2: Rear Window Plug Connections And Screw

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Attention!

Risk of damage!

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

Slide string out of "SPIDER " at line (1) through adhesive bead.

Cut the side window out.

Fig 3: Spider Line

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Installation:

Fitting spacer buffers:

Attention!

Spacer buffers are installed to avoid rear window breakage.

Remove damaged spacer buffer completely.

Bond new spacer buffer at marks.

Fig 4: Locating Spacer Buffers

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Overview of rear window bonding:

Fig 5: Rear Window Bonding Dimensions

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a [mm] = Position of adhesive bead to the tolerance band	centrally between the tolerance band
b [mm] = Width adhesive bead	8 ±2
h [mm] = Height adhesive bead	12 ±1

Mount retaining strip (1) on side window.

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

Bead joint must be located in area (A).

Make sure tailgate is fully closed.

Carefully working on rear window with suction lifter:

position at bottom on tailgate
Align sides evenly
insert at top and press down
secure vertically with yellow plastic adhesive tape

Connect plug connection (1).

Connect plug connections (2) on left/right.

Tighten screw (3) on left/right.

Fig 6: Rear Window Plug Connections And Screw

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Position supporting strip (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 7: Retaining Strip And Screws

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