What is the size of the BMW 118i front windshield?
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The size of the BMW 118i front windshield is 80x40cm. Introduction to automotive windshields: The automotive industry and the glass industry belong to two different fields, the former being part of mechanical manufacturing and the latter part of light industry. However, judging from the development history of automobiles, the relationship between the two has become increasingly close. Glass technology has completely penetrated the automotive industry, becoming an indispensable part of automotive technology. Nowadays, people always research and develop automotive glass from the perspectives of automobile safety and appearance, continuously introducing new varieties. The role of automotive glass: Tempered glass refers to ordinary glass that has been quenched to form certain internal stresses, thereby strengthening the glass's resistance. When shattered by impact, the glass breaks into small pieces with blunt edges, which are less likely to cause harm to passengers. Zone-tempered glass is a new variety of tempered glass that undergoes special treatment, allowing it to maintain a certain degree of clarity in its cracks when shattered by impact, ensuring the driver's field of vision remains unaffected. Currently, automotive front windshields mainly consist of laminated tempered glass and laminated zone-tempered glass, capable of withstanding strong impacts.
I remember replacing the windshield on a 118i before, and the sizing is quite nuanced. The dimensions of the 118i can vary by a few millimeters across different model years, so repair shops usually order the glass based on the part number found on the corners. I measured the older F20 model, and it was approximately 1480mm in width and 670mm in height, but manual measurements of curved glass can have slight errors. The newer models are slightly larger, so I recommend checking the vehicle manual for the specific code or directly visiting a 4S dealership with your VIN—they can pull up the exact data from their system. Pay special attention to the quality of the sealant during rainy weather installations to avoid issues like wind or water leaks later.
