Volkswagen Taos: Technical data. Panel gaps - front

The Volkswagen Taos features precisely aligned exterior body panels designed to provide a consistent appearance, proper sealing, and optimal aerodynamic performance. When performing repairs or adjustments, all front body components should be inspected and aligned according to factory specifications to maintain the original fit, finish, and functionality of the vehicle.

• Panel gaps - front
• Gaps - centre
• Panel gaps - rear
• Gaps - roof

Panel gaps - front

Panel gaps - front

Gaps/shut lines refer to specified areas.

a - Bumper cover to bonnet

♦ Gap = 3.8 mm (+1.2 mm/ -0.7 mm)

b - Bumper cover to bonnet

♦ Gap = 1.2 mm (+0.5 mm/ -1.1 mm)

c - Windscreen to roof

♦ Gap = 2.3 mm ±0.8 mm

d - Windscreen to roof

♦ Gap = 2.9 mm ±0.5 mm

e - Wing to bonnet

♦ Gap = 3.5 mm ±0.5 mm

f - Wing to bonnet

♦ Gap = 0.4 mm ±0.5 mm

g - Headlight to bonnet

♦ Gap = 3.1 mm ±0.8 mm

Gaps - centre

Gaps - centre

Gaps/shut lines refer to specified areas.

a - Gap between wing and door

♦ Gap = 3.5 mm ±0.5 mm

b - Height difference, wing to door

♦ Gap = 0 mm (-1 mm)

c - Height difference, front door to rear door

♦ Gap = 0 mm ±0.8 mm

d - Gap between front door and rear door

♦ Gap = 3.5 mm ±0.5 mm

e - Height difference, rear door to sidewall

♦ Gap = 0 mm ±0.5 mm

f - Gap between rear door and sidewall

♦ Gap = 3.5 mm ±0.5 mm

g - Gap between front door and side member

♦ Gap = 11.9 mm

h - Gap between rear door and side member

♦ Gap = 9.2 mm

Panel gaps - rear

Panel gaps - rear

Gaps/shut lines refer to specified areas.

a - Height difference, C-pillar to side spoiler

♦ Gap = -2.5 mm ±0.8 mm

b - Gap between C-pillar and side spoiler

♦ Gap = 5.4 mm ±0.8 mm

c - Gap between roof and rear spoiler

♦ Gap = 5.7 mm ±0.5 mm

d - Height difference, roof to rear spoiler

♦ Gap = -2.0 mm ±1.0 mm

e - Gap between bumper and rear lid

♦ Gap = 6.6 mm ±0.5 mm

Gaps - roof

Gaps - roof

Gaps/shut lines refer to specified areas.

a - Height difference, windscreen to glass panel

♦ Gap = -2.3 mm ±0.8 mm

b - Gap between windscreen and glass panel

♦ Gap = 2.9 mm ±0.5 mm

c - Height difference, roof to glass panel

♦ Gap = -5 mm ±1.0 mm

d - Gap between roof and glass panel

♦ Gaps/shut lines =

e - Gap between roof and glass panel

♦ Gaps/shut lines =

f - Wing to bonnet

♦ Gap = 0.4 mm ±0.5 mm

g - Height difference, roof to glass panel

♦ Gap = -5 mm ±1.0 mm

h - Gap between roof and glass panel

♦ Gaps/shut lines =

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