51 34 191 Replacing Left or Right Fixed Door Window In Rear Window Frame

51 34 191 Replacing Left Or Right Fixed Door Window In Rear Window Frame







Special tools required:
- 51 3 220







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 to dismantle / install bonded window glass

NOTE: Removal is carried out with wire pull handles.







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












Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove cover for window guide
- Remove rubber window seal for door window in area of fixed door window.







To avoid damage, the door must be taped off with yellow plastic adhesive tape in area (1 and 2).
(1) Exterior
(2) Inside and outside







Slide cutting wire (1) through adhesive bead above latch mechanism (2).
Sever adhesive bead in direction of arrow up to area (A), pulling outward.

NOTE: Dashed line (1) represents the cutting wire on the inside of the door







Lay the cutting wire (1) at the top behind the PVC coating (2) and feed it in behind the spacer (3) if possible.
Sever the adhesive bead up to area (A), pulling from the inside only.

NOTE: Dashed line (1) represents the cutting wire on the inside of the door







Lay cutting wire (1) at the bottom behind PVC coating (2) and press underneath spacer (3).
Sever remaining adhesive bead and remove door window.






Replace faulty clamps (1).
Remove remnants frame in the areas (2).

Overview for taping of door window ()







Position (1) corresponds to bead joint.







IMPORTANT: In the marked area, the adhesive bead does not follow the contour of the frame.












Carefully insert door window (1) with special tool 51 3 220 at bottom first, align sideways and insert latch mechanisms (2) in mountings (3).
Assemble the door immediately after installation of the door window.