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41 00... Gap dimensions, body

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NOTE: The dimensions specified are applicable at an object temperature of 20 °C. The aim of adjustment is to achieve a uniform join.

Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top priority.

For door gaps, the maximum deviation between the front and rear door gaps must be 1.0 mm.

Adjust headlight and tail light with constant all-round gap (visually).

No gap dimension are specified for components which cannot be adjusted.

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Checking Body Gap Dimensions (1 Of 2)
G11774620Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Checking Body Gap Dimensions (2 Of 2)
G11774621Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

+ dimensions are a glass sunroof protrusion.

Fig 3: Checking Body Gap Dimensions
G11774622Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (a) 3.7 reduces to the rear to 2.6 in direction of travel

Fig 4: Checking Body Gap Dimensions
G11774623Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.