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

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Field of vision (no repairs acceptable): 

Fig 1: Identifying Field Of View Width/Height
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  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 (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 repair instruction.