Body Clearances

- Gaps should be uniform around body panel contours.
- Gaps must be parallel to within 1 mm in a 4OO mm linear measurement.
- Panels which are centered between 2 (two) adjacent panels must have equal gaps either side; there are exceptions to this, please refer to the appropriate specification.
- Gaps between adjacent panels or components must not expose harnesses, labels, brackets or visually poor joint or assembly conditions.

Particular areas of concern:

- Fuel filler flap.
- Trunk lid to fenders and saddle.
- Hood to fenders, grille and headlamps.
- Sliding roof panel to the main roof panel.
- Door gaps at fender, 'B / C' pillar, roof drip rail and rocker panel.
- Bumper cover to fender and cross car assemblies.

Please note that the sliding roof panel clearances are specified WITHOUT the edge seal, refer to Image.