51 31... Window glass removal with wire pull handle

Attention! 

Follow the vehicle-specific repair instructions!

Protect inner and outer working area (body, trim panels, cables etc.) against damage.

Depending on the area of application, a separating cord (BMW part number: 81 43 2 344 272) can also be used as an alternative to wire.

Using the separating cord prevents any damage to the body.

Do not pull the separating cord over any sharp edges (risk of tearing)!

Used tool: 

• Wire pull handles (BMW part number: 81 43 2 326 501)
• Dashboard protection (BMW part number: 83 30 2 337 983)
• Wire starter (BMW part number: 83 30 2 336 541)

Use suction cups (51 3 010 ) to lift out the window glass.

Always keep both suction cups dry and clean to ensure their optimum adhesion on the windscreen.

Secure window glass (if necessary with adhesive tape) against falling out.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Window Glass Using Suction Cups (51 3 010)

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Pulling cutting wire into vehicle: 

• Grip wire with pliers

  (If access is difficult: using wire starter 2 150 267, feed wire through adhesive bead.)

• Wire end (1) must be bent towards window glass.
• Heat wire end (1) and use it to pierce adhesive bead (2).
• Pull approximately half of the wire into the passenger compartment
  Fig 2: Identifying Heat Wire Ends And Adhesive Bead

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Using wire starter: 

Bend wire end approx. 10 mm and insert in notched tip.

Pierce wire starter with uniform pressure through adhesive bead, wire end (bent part) must be positioned on window glass.

Fig 3: Bending Wire End Using Wire Starter

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Attach wire pull handles: 

Feed in cutting wire (1) in cutting handle (2) and clamping element (3) as illustrated.

Move back cutting handle (2) over clamping element (3) and trap wire end (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Wire, Cutting Handle, Clamping Element, Trap Wire End And Suction Cup

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