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Gap dimensions, body rear

NOTE:
  • Set gap dimensions on the lids, doors and covers, or accessories in accordance with the gap specifications. 
  • Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the movable body or the accessories must be centerd accordingly. 
  • Ensure that the gaps do not taper or do not narrow at local points. 
  • The given values are guidelines which should be observed as far as possible. 
  • The guidelines apply to repair and assembly work. 
  • Use star gauges to measure the gap dimensions,  Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR.127-1  
Fig 1: Tail light to outer side section
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Tail light to outer side section Tail light only lowered Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1.5 mm  
Tail light to outer side panel   Gap dimension B 1 mm    
Fig 2: Tail light to center side section
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Tail light to center side section   Gap dimension A 3 mm +/-0.8 mm  
Tail light to center of side panel Tail light only lowered Gap dimension B 0.5 mm    
Fig 3: Rear apron to tail light
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear apron to tail light   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1.5 mm  
Fig 4: Tail light to inner rear apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Tail light to inner rear apron Determine gap Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1.5 mm  
Fig 5: Rear spoiler to rear apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear spoiler to rear apron   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Fig 6: Rear lid to rear spoiler
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to rear spoiler Rear lid only lowered (max. 1 mm) Gap dimension A 3.5 mm    
Rear lid to rear spoiler   Gap dimension B 0.5 mm    
Fig 7: Inner rear apron to side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Inner rear apron to side panel Flush        
Fig 8: Outer rear spoiler to rear apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Outer rear spoiler to rear apron   Gap dimension A 3 mm +/-0.5 mm  
Fig 9: Rear lid to rear apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to rear apron Only lowered Gap dimension A 4 mm +1 mm  
Fig 10: Rear lid to side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to side panel Only lowered Gap dimension A 4 mm +1 mm  
Rear lid to side panel   Gap dimension B 0.6 mm    
Fig 11: Rear lid to inner convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to inner convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension A 1.4 mm    
Fig 12: Rear lid to outer convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to outer convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension A 5 mm +0.5 mm -1 mm
Rear lid to outer convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension B 1 mm    
Fig 13: Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid Convertible-top compartment lid only raised (max. 1 mm) Gap dimension A 5 mm +0.5 mm -1 mm
Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension B 0.8 mm    
Fig 14: Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid Convertible-top compartment lid only raised (max. 1 mm). Determine gap Gap dimension A 4 mm +1 mm -0.5 mm
Side panel to convertible-top compartment lid Only lowered Gap dimension B 0.6 mm    
Fig 15: Outer side panel to convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Outer side panel to convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Outer side panel to convertible-top compartment lid Only lowered Gap dimension B 1 mm    
Fig 16: Rear lid to side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Rear lid to side panel Even transition from front to rear Gap dimension A 4 mm +1 mm