Adjusting Front Lid

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Adjust gap dimensions on lid and a ccessories in accordance with the gap specifications.
Given a clearance in the opening that is too great or too small, the accessories must be centred 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 work and assembly work.
Use star gauges to check the gap dimensions. > VAS 6937 - Adjusting gauge

Alignment of lid hinge -1- in X and Z direction on the bodyshell.

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Alignment of lid hinge
Alignment of the front lid using the adjusting elements n X, y, Z -X, Y, Z - .

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Front lid alignment

No.	Component	Function	Procedure
1.	Nuts for front lid lock-1-	Locking mechanism for front lid	Loosen.
2.	Nuts securing lid hinge to front 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.	Nuts securing lid hinge to front lid-2-	Adjusting gap dimensions in X and Y direction	Tighten nuts to > Tightening torque 20 (15 ftlb.) Nm . Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Front lid
5.	Nuts for front lid lock-1-	Locking mechanism for front lid	Tighten nuts to > Tightening torque 8 (6 ftlb.) Nm . Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Front lid
6.	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.	Screws securing lid hinge to body -4- .	Adjusting gap dimensions in Z direction, rear	Tighten screws to > Tightening torque 20 (15 ftlb.) Nm . Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Front lid
9.	Guide plate on front lid -6-	Adjusting gap dimensions in X and Y direction	Set gap dimensions in X and Y direction by moving the lid
10.	Screws for guide plate on front lid		Tighten screw to > Tightening torque 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm . Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Front lid
11.	Rubber stop for front lid -7-	Adjusting gap dimensions in Z direction, rear	Tighten nut to > Tightening torque 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm . Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Front lid
12.	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.