41 00... Body Gap Dimensions

The dimensions specified in this information are applicable at an object temperature of 20 °C. The aim of adjustment is to achieve a uniform gap.

Symmetry of the gaps between left and right sides of the vehicle has top priority.

For door gaps, the maximum deviation between the front and rear door gaps must be 1.0 mm.

No gap dimension are specified for components which cannot be adjusted.

Dimensions in mm 

Fig 1: Front Bumper, Headlamp, Hood, Front Fender And Front Pillar Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
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1. Trim panel, bumper, front
2. Engine compartment lid
3. Headlight
4. Side wall, front
5. A-pillar

Dimension a increases in size in direction of travel from 0 mm at the front to 1.3 ± 1.6 mm.

Fig 3: Front Fender, Front Door, Rear Door And Sill Trim Panel Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
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1. Side wall, front
2. Front door:
3. Rear door
4. Trim panel for entrance

Fig 4: Front Door Window And Quarter Glass Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
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1. Side window, front
2. Side window, rear

Fig 5: Trunk Lid, Quarter Panel And Tail Lamp Body Gap Dimensions And Measurement Points
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1. Rear lid
2. Rear side wall
3. Rear lamps
4. Panel, bumper, rear