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

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Field of vision (no repairs acceptable):

50 mm (gap between field of view / centre of vehicle)
Up to end of wiper range, outside (field of view width)
Restriction by wiper range (height of field of view)

Fig 1: Identifying Field Of Vision (No Repairs Acceptable)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Repairs must only be carried out outside of the field of vision (refer to Fig 1).

If the stone chip damage is outside the field of vision, refer to 51 31... REMOVING WINDSCREEN WITH "ROLL OUT 2000" .