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2001 BMW Z8

51 31 200 Removing And Installing Rear Window

2001 BMW Z8SECTION 51 31 200 Removing And Installing Rear Window
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NOTE: When gluing the rear window, glues for cold and hot processing are permitted. Cover rear side panels with protective covers. Removing and installing both trim pieces for rear roof pillar, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR ROOF PILLAR (C-PILLAR) .

Cold Processing: 

Comply with instructions on gluing windows, refer to REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .

Warm 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.

Comply with instructions on gluing windows, refer to REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" 

Fig 1: Identifying Warm Processing
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Disconnect right plug connection (1) (wave trap).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Right Plug Connection
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Disconnect plug connection (1), release nut (2) and secure leads to rear window with adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Raise trunk lid by about 65 cm and hold in this position (e.g. attach welding wire with two hooks between lock and lockpin).

Fig 4: Securing Trunk Lid
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Remove seals (1).

Fig 5: Removing Seals
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Mask edges of trunk lid and all round body with fabric adhesive tape (e.g. Tesa).

  1. Rear window.
  2. Glue bead.
  3. Body opening.
  4. Fabric adhesive tape.
    Fig 6: View Of Fabric Adhesive Tape On Rear Window
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Fit knife (24 mm blade length) to the tool.

NOTE: If necessary, resharpen knife with machine running.
RENDER: 1.0x

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