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51 31 011 Replace Windscreen






51 31 011 Replace Windscreen







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/installation of affixed window glass







Removal is performed with Roll Out 2000.

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












Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove inside mirror
- Remove trim panels for roof pillar at front
- Remove cowl panel cover
- Remove gutter strips
- Remove rubber frame for windscreen

Depending on version:
- Remove camera for lane departure warning
- Remove the rain/light/solar and condensation sensor and immediately install on a new windscreen or a new sensor







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







Push wire from Roll Out 2000 along line (1) through adhesive bead (2).
For details on how to proceed, refer to: Window Removal with "Roll Out 2000". Lift out windscreen with suction cup.

Fitting spacers:












To prevent windscreen breakage and wind noise, completely remove any remnants of removed spacer buffers and maintain the installation position exactly.

Dimensions (A to C) measured from roof edge.
Dimensions (D and E) measured from middle of vehicle (3).
A 150 mm D 680 mm
B 500 mm E 390 mm
C 700 mm







If necessary, replace faulty expanding foam tape (1 and 2).
Observe notes on component-bonding with adhesive tape.
Expanding foam tape (1) may only be stuck up to corner points of defroster channel (2).
Stick on expanding foam tape (3) (120 mm long) above vehicle identification number.

Overview of windscreen bonding:










Perform the following steps carefully on the windscreen (1) using suction cup (51 3 010):
- Insert between engine compartment lid and cowl panel
- Position at top
- Align sides evenly
- Insert at bottom and press down
- align seal at top according to dimension (A) A = 4 ± 1 mm
- secure in terms of height in this position at top with two yellow plastic adhesive tapes (2)







Preload on top of windscreen to prevent wind noise:
Windscreen (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 middle of vehicle depending on dimension (A) and check underprotrusion of windscreen (1).

Windscreen underprotrusion (A):
A = 5 ± 0.5 mm
X = Measurement stages 1... 4 mm







Version with HUD only:
Check HUD functions again and if necessary adjust.







Only with camera-based driver support systems:
Carry out camera calibration via diagnosis system.

Under Service Functions menu:
- Body
- Lane departure warning
- Calibrate camera