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41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

NOTE: The dimensions specified in this service 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.
For door gaps, the maximum deviation between the front and rear door gaps must be 1.0 mm.
No gap dimension are specified for components which cannot be adjusted.

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Bumper, Headlamp, Hood, Front Fender And Front Pillar Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G10208936Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Trim panel, bumper, front
  2. Engine compartment lid
  3. Headlight
  4. Side wall, front
  5. A-pillar
Fig 2: Front Fender, Front Door, Quarter Panel And Sill Trim Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G10208937Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Side wall, front
  2. Front door:
  3. Trim panel for entrance
  4. Rear side wall
Fig 3: Front Roof, Center Roof, Rear Roof, Back Glass, And Header Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
G10208938Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

  1. Cowl panel
  2. Roof shell, front
  3. Center roof shell
  4. Rear window
  5. Roof shell, rear
    Fig 4: Rear Roof, Quarter Panel, Convertible Top Compartment And Trunk Lid Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
    G10208939Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (a) may have from front to back a difference of max. 1.1 mm.

  1. Roof shell, rear
  2. Rear side wall
  3. Soft top compartment lid
  4. Rear lid
  5. Roof shell, rear
    Fig 5: Back Glass, Convertible Top Compartment, Trunk Lid And Rear Bumper Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
    G10208940Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

  1. Rear window
  2. Soft top compartment lid
  3. Rear lid
  4. Bumper
    Fig 6: Front Roof Panel And Rear Roof Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
    G10208941Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Roof shell, front
    2. Roof shell, rear