Gap Dimensions, Body Front

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2013 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche 911, 2011 Porsche 911, 2010 Porsche 911, and 2009 Porsche 911. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

Set gap dimensions on the lids, doors and covers or accessories in accordance with the gap specifications.
If the clearance in the opening is too great or too small, the movable body or the accessories must be centered 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 check the gap dimensions, Star gauges for body gap dimensions NR. 127-1

Fig 1: Identifying Front Lid To Front Apron Gap Dimensions
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	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: Identifying Main Headlight To Inner Fender Gap Dimensions

G09831668

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Main headlight to inner fender	Determine left and right gap	Gap dimension A	4.5 mm	+/-1 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Main Headlight To Front Apron Gap Dimensions

G09831669

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Main headlight to front apron		Gap dimension A	4 mm	+/-1.5 mm

Fig 4: Identifying Main Headlight To External Fender Gap Dimensions

G09831670

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Main headlight to external fender		Gap dimension A	4 mm	+1 mm
Main headlight to external fender	Only lowered	Gap dimension B	1 mm

Fig 5: Identifying Main Headlight To Top Fender Gap Dimensions

G09831671

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Main headlight to top fender		Gap dimension A	4 mm	+/-1 mm
Main headlight to top fender	Only lowered	Gap dimension B	1 mm

Fig 6: Identifying Front Lid To Fender Gap Dimensions

G09831672

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Front lid to fender		Gap dimension A	4 mm	+/-1 mm
Front lid to fender	Only lowered	Gap dimension B	0.5 mm

Fig 7: Identifying Fender To Front Lid Gap Dimensions

G09831673

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	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: Identifying Filler Flap To Fender Gap Dimensions

G09831674

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Filler flap to fender	All the way round	Gap dimension A	3.5 mm	+/-0.5 mm

Fig 9: Identifying Front Apron To Side Direction Indicator Gap Dimensions

G09831675

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	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: Identifying Fender To Outer Side Panel Gap Dimensions

G09831676

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Location	Description	Type	Basic value	Tolerance 1	Tolerance 2
Wing to outer side panel	Even transition from front to rear	Gap dimension A	4.5 mm	+/-1 mm