Adjusting Front Lid Gap Dimensions

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Set gap dimensions on lid and accessories in accordance with the gap specifications.
Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the accessories must be centered with respect to the body.
Ensure that the gaps do not run in a wedge-shaped fashion 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: Adjusting Front Lid
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

No.	Component	Function	Procedure
1.	Fastening nuts on upper part of lid lock -1-	Locking mechanism for front lid	Loosen.
2.	Fastening nuts securing lid hinge to lid -2-	Adjusting gap dimensions in X and Y direction	Loosen.
3.	Front lid -3-		Set gap dimensions in X and Y direction by moving the lid.
4.	Fastening nuts securing lid hinge to lid -2-	Adjusting gap dimensions in X and Y direction	Tighten fastening nuts to Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) .
5.	Fastening nuts on upper part of lid lock -1-	Locking mechanism for front lid	Tighten fastening nuts to Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 ftlb.) .
6.	Fastening screws securing lid hinge to body -4-	Adjusting gap dimensions in Z direction, rear	Loosen.
7.	Front lid -3-		Set gap dimensions in Z direction at the rear by moving the lid.
8.	Fastening screws securing lid hinge to body -4-	Adjusting gap dimensions in Z direction, rear	Tighten fastening screws to Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.) .
9.	Rubber stop -5-	Adjusting gap dimensions in Z direction, front	Set gap dimensions and inclination by turning the rubber stops. There must be slight preload on the lid as a result of setting the rubber stops.