41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

The dimensions specified in this information are applicable at an object temperature of 20 °C. The aim of adjustment is to achieve a uniform gap. 

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. 

No gap dimension are specified for components which cannot be adjusted. 

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Bumper, Hood, Headlamp And Front Fender Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points

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Fig 2: Front Fender, Door Sill Trim, Front Door And Quarter Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points

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Dimension (a) is increased in the rearward direction to 2.7 

Dimension (b) 5.0 is reduced from door center in the rearward direction to 0±1.3 

Fig 3: Convertible Top Lid, Trunk Lid, Rear Bumper And Quarter Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points

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Fig 4: Windshield, Roof Shell, Roof Seal And Windshield Frame Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points

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Fig 5: Front Roof Shell, Rear Roof Shell, Convertible Top Lid, Rear Window And Rear Window Trim Strip Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points

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