51 31 015 Repairing damage to windscreen caused by stone chips (clear and tinted laminated safety glass)

Field of vision (no repairs acceptable): 

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Height

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1. 50 mm (gap between field of view/center of vehicle)
2. Up to end of wiper range, outside (field of view width)
3. Restriction by wiper range (field of view height)

Attention!

Repairs must only be carried out outside of the field of vision (see illustration).

If the stone chip damage is outside of the field of vision, refer to the REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .