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:

NOTES ON WINDOW BONDING
GENERAL PROCEDURE for dismantling/installation of affixed window glass

NOTE: Remove with SPIDER .

The following new parts CONSUMABLES are required.

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

Preliminary work needed:

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

IMPORTANT: When reusing the rear window:
Avoid damaging wires for heated rear window/antenna.
Do not allow any adhesive to come into contact with the connecting contacts of the heated rear window/antenna.

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove retaining strip (2).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Strip 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: Securing Cable To Rear Window With Adhesive Tape

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IMPORTANT: 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: Sliding String Out Of Spider

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Installation:

Lining spacer buffers:

IMPORTANT: Spacer buffers are installed to avoid rear window breakage.
Remove damaged spacer buffer completely.
Bond new spacer buffer at marks.

Fig 4: Removing Damaged Spacer Buffer

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Overview of rear window bonding:

Fig 5: Overview Of Rear Window Bonding

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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 trunk lid is fully closed.

Carefully working on rear window with suction lifter:

Position at bottom on trunk lid
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: Securing Cable To Rear Window With Adhesive Tape

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Position supporting strip (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 7: Removing Retaining Strip Screws

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