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
Note:
- For gluing the door window, glues for cold and hot processing are permitted.
- Remove rear left or right door window glass.
- Remove decorative strip on window frame of rear door (top) on left or right.
- Remove cover (anti-trap protection) on door window frame (rear door) on inside left or right.
Cold processing:
Comply with instructions on gluing windows.
Hot processing:
Open rear end of aluminum membrane in cartridge before installing in cartridge oven.
Heat glue cartridges to 80°C for one hour in oven (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
Comply with instructions on gluing windows.
Mask door window and body flange all round with fabric adhesive tape (1) (e.g. Tesa).
Fit straight blade with adjustable roller (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) on tool and set dimension (X).
Dimension (X) = 16 mm
Note: If necessary, resharpen knife with machine running.
Carefully insert knife blade between body and door window.
Run handle of knife parallel to door window.
Pull door window outwards to remove.
Cut off old glue in body opening to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.
To avoid paintwork damage, carefully cut off glue residue with scalpel.
Remove glue tape all round. Clean body aperture with 2-propanol.
Caution: To provide long-term corrosion protection, always touch up damage to paintwork (scratches and large areas of damage).
Caution: The basic filler must have hardened.
Treat body around glued area with BMWapproved materials (repair kit, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
Note: Note ventilation time!
Only when reusing the door window:
Remove frame (1).
Pull off fabric adhesive tape (2) all round and clean window with 2-Propanol.
Using a scalpel, carefully remove glue residue on door window to a thickness of approx. 0.5 mm.
Treat door window around cemented area (2) with BMW-approved materials (repair kit, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
Note: Note ventilation time.
Fit new frame (1).
Cut standard nozzle to size.
Version without double glazing:
A. 7 mm
B 15 (-2) mm
Version with double glazing:
A. 7 mm
B. 9 (-1) mm
Note: To apply a uniform glue bead, use cartridge pistol, operated with compressed air or electric power (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
Caution: Note expiry date of glue.
If applicable, produce a sample bead before gluing.
Cartridge must be perpendicular to door window.
Shape of glue bead:
Version without double glazing:
A. 7 mm
B. 15 (-2) mm
Version with double glazing:
A. 7 mm
B. 9 (-1) mm
Caution: Apply glue rapidly and insert door window. Skin forms after 10 minutes.
Carefully fit door window, first at bottom, align down both sides then fit at top and press down. Secure door window in position with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).
Caution: Remove dirt from residual glue with Sika remover 208 (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) before glue is hard. Do not press door window out again for this purpose. Hardened glue can only be removed by machine.
Assemble car.
After hardening time, remove support.
Note: Leaks are detected by spraying water under the sealing lips or by using an ultrasonic leak tester and can then be sealed with an appropriate nozzle.