Dimensions of butt joints (BMW 5 Series E39)

When installing body parts, it is imperative to maintain the prescribed clearance values (the width of the joints between the installed parts and the body), otherwise, for example, the door may jam, or increased wind noise may occur when driving. The gaps between the body parts must be the same along their entire length. A deviation from the prescribed gap value of no more than 1 mm is allowed.

The surfaces of the parts to be joined must be parallel to each other. In extreme cases, a shift inward of the rear body part by no more than 1 mm is allowed. For example, the front edge of the rear door may be recessed into the car by no more than 1 mm relative to the rear edge of the front door.



Dimensions of joints, mm