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41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Skin

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW 550i GT, 2012 BMW 550i GT, 2011 BMW 550i GT, and 2010 BMW 550i GT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following illustration is a schematic diagram of all the body variants.

Apply this illustration to the relevant vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Body Components
G08476118Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All components not listed in the table below are composed of established sheet steel qualities.

Component Vehicle Material
(1) Side wall, front F01, F02, F04, F10, F11 Aluminum
F12, F13, F06 Plastic (thermoplastic)
(2) Front door F01, F02, F04, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13 Aluminum
(3) Rear door F01, F02, F04, F06, F07, F10, F11 Aluminum
(5) Engine compartment lid F01, F02, F04, F06, F07, F10, F11, F12, F13 Aluminum
(6) Hardtop/roof F01, F02, F04 Aluminum
(7) Soft top compartment lid F12 Plastic (thermoplastic)
(8) Tailgate F07 Aluminum
F06, F12, F13, Plastic (thermoplastic)