Removing and Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen (Top)

51 31 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rubber Frame For Windscreen (Top)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cover for left A-pillar
- Remove left roof strip

Note: Both covers and roof strips must be removed in order to remove the windscreen.







Caution:
- Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2).
- Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
- Do not use crowbar (windscreen breakage)

Note: Tear-off lip (3) may be stuck to adhesive (4).

During removal of rubber frame (1), tear-off lip (3) may tear off and remain in vehicle.
5 Windscreen
6 Gripping lip







Installation note:
Replacement of rubber frame without windscreen removal:
Detach tear-off lip (3) from rubber frame (1).
If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (3), this area must be cut out partially.
Cut (4) as illustrated in area (A) on left/right.







To replace rubber frame without removing windscreen:
A Cellular material strip (1) must be fitted in position and must not be damaged, replace if necessary, refer to last work step.
B Cover cellular material strip (1) with masking tape (2).
C Slide rubber frame (3) from side onto windscreen
Carefully remove masking tape (2).







Installation note:
Wet rubber frame (1) and body aperture with soap part soap to 20 parts water).
If necessary, use a plastic-headed hammer to fit the new frame.
Rinse off residual soap with water.