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41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

NOTE: Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top priority.
The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more than 1.0 mm.

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Bumper, Hood, Headlamps, Front Fender And Front Pillar Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893018Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) 0.8 ± 0.8 is reduced in the rearward direction of travel to 0 ± 0.8

Dimension (2) 1.5 ± 1.0 is reduced in the downward direction to 0 ± 1.5

Dimension (3) 0 ± 0.7 is reduced in the forward direction of travel to 2.5 ± 0.7

Fig 2: Front Fender, Front Door, Quarter Panel And Door Sill Trim Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893019Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) 4.5 ± 1.3 is reduced in the rearward direction of travel to 3.8 ± 1.1

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 3: Windshield Header, Front Roof Shell, Rear Roof Shell And Back Window Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893020Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) may have a differential from left to right of max. 1.1 mm.

Fig 4: Rear Roof Shell, Convertible Top Compartment, Trunk Lid And Quarter Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893021Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) may have a differential from front to rear of max. 1.1 mm.

Fig 5: Convertible Top Compartment, Trunk Lid And Rear Bumper Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893022Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) may have a differential from left to right of max. 1.1 mm.

Fig 6: Front Roof Shell And Rear Roof Shell Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G09893023Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.