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Gap dimensions, body front

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: Front lid to front apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Front lid to front apron   Gap dimension A 4.5 mm +/-1 mm  
Front lid to front apron Lid only lowered Gap dimension B 2 mm    
Fig 2: Main headlight to inner wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Main headlight to inner wing Determine left and right gap Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Fig 3: Main headlight to front apron
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Main headlight to front apron   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1.5 mm  
Fig 4: Main headlight to external wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Main headlight to external wing   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Fig 5: Main headlight to top wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Main headlight to top wing   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Main headlight to top of wing Only lowered Gap dimension B 1.3 mm    
Fig 6: Front lid to wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Front lid to wing   Gap dimension A 4 mm +/-1 mm  
Front lid to wing Only lowered Gap dimension B 0.5 mm    
Fig 7: Wing to front lid
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Wing to front lid Determine left and right gap Gap dimension A 4 mm +1 mm  
Wing to front lid Only lowered Gap dimension B 0.5 mm    
Fig 8: Filler flap to wing
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Filler flap to wing All the way round Gap dimension A 3.5 mm +/-0.5 mm  
Fig 9: Front apron to side direction indicator
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Front apron to side direction indicator   Gap dimension A 1.5 mm    
Wing to side direction indicator   Gap dimension B 0.5 mm +0.5 mm  
Fig 10: Wing to outer side section
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Location Explanation Type Basic value Tolerance 1 Tolerance 2
Wing to outer side section Even transition from front to rear Gap dimension A 4.5 mm +/-1 mm