3 Series E90 325xi (N53) SAL
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Removing and installing / replacing rubber
frame for windscreen (top)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
•
Remove both gutter strips on windscreen
Important!
Rubber frame (1) features an aluminium section inlay (2).
If necessary, detach adhesive tape (9) between rubber
frame (1) and roof outer skin.
If necessary, remove fitted spacer buffers (8).
Carefully unwind rubber frame (1) (windscreen breakage).
Note:
Tear-off lip (5) may be stuck to adhesive (4).
When rubber frame (1) is removed, tear-off lip (5) can tear off
and remain in vehicle.
3
Windscreen
6
Bridge
7
Pinched butyl
Replacement of rubber frame without windscreen removal:
There is no sealing lip (2) in area (A) on left/right.
Detach tear-off lip (4) from rubber frame (1).
If adhesive leaks over tear-off lip (4), this area must be cut out
partially.
To facilitate installation, coat rubber frame (1) and body cutout
with water.
Install rubber frame (1).
If necessary, pull liner* off adhesive tape (6) and press rubber
frame (1) down firmly on roof outer skin.
3
Butylene tape
5
Aluminium strip
* Liner is the protective film on adhesive tape (6).
RA Removing and installing / replacing rubber frame for windscreen (top)
BMW AG - TIS
15.02.2013 01:50
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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