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2011 BMW 335i 4D Sedan, Standard

41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

2011 BMW 335i 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION 41 00... Body Gap Dimensions
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NOTE: Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top priority.
The door gaps must not deviate between the front and rear gap by more than 1.0 mm.

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Bumper, Hood, Headlamp, Front Fender And Front Pillar Body Gap Dimension And Measurement Points
G09898923Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Dimension (1) 0.8 ±0.8 is reduced in the rearward direction of travel to 0 ±0.8

Dimension (2) 1.5 ±1.0 is reduced in the downward direction to 0 ±1.5

Dimension (3) 0 ±0.7 is reduced in the forward direction of travel to 2.5 ±0.7

Fig 2: Roof And Moonroof Body Gap Dimension And Measurement Points
G09898924Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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