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Replacement of windscreens

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Version with Head-Up Display (HUD):

Version with front passenger airbag:

Tools for cutting through adhesive bead:

Type Type Order/part number
Special cutter (manufacturer: Fein) with oscillating knife Pneumatically operated
Electrically operated
Sourcing reference: Fein company
BMW knife set All required knives PN 81 43 9 428 596
Knife (U-shape) 19.5 mm (1)
24 mm
36 mm
45 mm
Sourcing reference: Fein company
Knife (straight with stop roller) 16 to 35 mm (adjustable)
10 mm (fixed)(1)
14 mm (fixed)
Sourcing reference: Fein company
"ROLL OUT 2000 " Window glass repair Wire cutting system (1) PN 81 62 0 301 768
Cutting wire Wire cutting system (1) PN 83 19 2 150 267
Scalpel for heavy-duty applications (1)  
Handles for cutting wire Self-locking (1) Special tool 51 3 270
(1) not included in BMW blade set