Gaps on the hood, doors and lid - ra60001400070x(0070)

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Model 140 - A. Sedan, B. Coupe

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates:

Sedans
Special tool

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (129 589 03 21 00 60)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: Adjust hoods, doors and covers according to the diagrams. The gap should not be wedge shaped or narrower at points. Deviations from the parallel gap should not be greater than max. 0.5 mm over entire length. If gaps are too wide or too narrow, the movable body parts must be centered accordingly. Tolerance ± 0.5 mm unless otherwise specified. These guidelines apply only for repair work on bodies damaged in an accident.

Fig 2: Identifying Joint Gaps At Hoods, Doors And Covers (Sedans)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Coupes

Fig 3: Identifying Joint Gaps At Hoods, Doors And Covers (Coupes)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.