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):

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

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A 50 mm (gap between field of view / center of vehicle)
B Up to end of wiper range, outside (field of view width)
C Restriction by wiper range (height of field of view)
IMPORTANT: Repairs must only be carried out outside of the field of vision (refer to sketch).

If the stone chip damage is outside the field of vision, refer to INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIRING STONE-CHIPPED LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS WINDSCREENS (CLEAR AND TINTED)