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41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

The dimensions specified in this information 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.

The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more than 1.0 mm.

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

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Fender, Front Pillar, Headlamp And Hood Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791154Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Hood And Front Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791155Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 3: Front Moonroof And Rear Moonroof Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791156Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Front Fender, Front Door, Rear Door, Quarter Panel And Door Sill Trim Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791157Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Cover, sill

Only on version with aluminum running board: 

Dimension a = 7.0 ±0.6 mm

  1. Rear door
  2. Trim, wheel arch, rear
Fig 5: Rear Door And Rear Wheel Arch Trim Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791158Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 6: Roof, Spoiler, Tailgate, Tail Lamps, Rear Bumper And Quarter Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G04791159Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Outer skin on roof
  2. Rear spoiler
  3. Rear lid, top
  4. Rear lid, bottom
  5. Rear side panel
  6. Rear lid, top/bottom
  7. Panel, bumper, rear
  1. Rear side panel
  2. Rear spoiler
    Fig 7: Quarter Panel And Spoiler Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
    G04791160Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Rear window
  2. Rear side panel
    Fig 8: Rear Window And Quarter Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
    G04791161Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.