51 31 015 Repairing damage to windscreens caused by pitting (stone chips) (clear and tinted laminated safety glass)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Field of vision (no repairs acceptable):
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 51 31... INSTRUCTIONS ON GLUING WINDSCREEN