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Gap dimensions, hardtop

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: Windscreen frame to hardtop
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Windscreen frame to hardtop   Gap dimension A 6.5 mm +/-1 mm  
Windscreen frame to hardtop Convertible top only lowered Gap dimension B 1.5 mm    
Fig 2: Windscreen frame to outer hardtop
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Windscreen frame to outer hardtop   Gap dimension A 5.8 mm    
Windscreen frame to outer hardtop Convertible top only lowered Gap dimension B 1.5 mm    
Fig 3: Hardtop to side window
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Hardtop to side window   Gap dimension A 7.7 mm +/-3 mm  
Hardtop to side window   Gap dimension B 5.2 mm    
Fig 4: Roof joint strip to hardtop
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Roof joint strip to hardtop Only lowered Gap dimension A 0.7 mm    
Fig 5: Hardtop body to cover
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Hardtop body to cover   Gap dimension A 5.5 mm +/-3.5 mm  
Fig 6: Hardtop to convertible top-compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Hardtop to side convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension A 5.5 mm +/-3.5 mm  
Fig 7: Hardtop to convertible-top compartment lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Hardtop to convertible-top compartment lid   Gap dimension A 5.5 mm +/-3.5 mm