51 31 200 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Window

51 31 200 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Window







Special tools required:
- 51 0 010







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/installing bonded window glass

When reusing the rear window:
Avoid damaging lines for rear window heating/aerial.

NOTE: Removal is performed with Roll Out 2000.







The following new parts / consumables are required (sourcing reference BMW Parts Department).












Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for roof pillar at rear (C-pillar) left/right
- Remove additional brake light cover







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unfasten cable strap (2).
Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Secure cable to rear window with adhesive tape.







Secure tailgate (1) in half-opened position with tensioning strap (2).
Tape off area (A) on the left/right with yellow plastic adhesive tape.







IMPORTANT: Tape off body in area of piercing point with fabric adhesive tape (risk of damage).

Push wire from Roll Out 2000 at line (1) through adhesive bead.
When sliding in wire, do not damage sealant on body.

For details on how to proceed, refer to: Window removal with Roll Out 2000.







Fitting spacer buffers (spacers):

IMPORTANT:
- Spacer buffers are installed to avoid rear window breakage.
- Completely remove old spacer buffers (1).
- Bond new spacer buffer (1) to marks (2).

Overview of rear window bonding (F30):







NOTE: 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.

x = approx. 250 mm (bead joint distance (1) to rear window outer edge)







Installation note:
Carefully perform the following steps with the rear window (1) using a suction lifter:
- Feed in under tailgate
- Mount on top and insert
- Centre rear window to distances (A) and (B)
- secure in this position with yellow plastic adhesive tapes

A = 3.7 ± 1 mm
B = 4 ± 1.3 mm







Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:
Rear window (1) must be lower than roof outer skin (2). This is the only way to prevent wind noises.
Position special tool 51 0 010 in centre of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check underprotrusion of rear window (1).
A = 2.7 ± 0.8 mm
X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm