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Gap dimensions, body center

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: Door to wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Door to wing   gap dimension A 4 mm +/-0.5 mm  
Fig 2: Wing to outer side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Wing to outer side panel   gap dimension A 4.5 mm +/-1 mm  
Wing to outer side panel Only recessed gap dimension B 2 mm    
Fig 3: Door to outer side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Door to outer side panel   gap dimension A 4.5 mm +/-1 mm  
Door to outer side panel Door only recessed gap dimension B 2 mm    
Fig 4: Door to outer side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Door to outer side panel Door only raised gap dimension A 4 mm +/-0.8 mm  
Fig 5: Windscreen to windscreen frame
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Windscreen to windscreen frame Only recessed gap dimension A 2 mm    
Fig 6: Roof joint strip to outer roof panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Roof joint strip to outer roof panel   gap dimension A 2.35 mm    
Roof joint strip to outer roof panel   gap dimension B 2.55 mm    
Fig 7: Cowl panel frame to wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Cowl panel frame to wing Continuous transition gap dimension A 3 mm +/-1 mm  
Fig 8: Engine compartment vent to side panel
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Engine compartment vent to side panel   gap dimension A 1 mm +/-0.5 mm  
Fig 9: Door window to side window
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Door window to side window   gap dimension A 7 mm +/-1 Nm