Roof Pillar Gap Dimensions

Roof Pillar Gap Dimensions

• The dimensions specified are necessary for the roof to function correctly.

• The dimensions in new vehicles may differ slightly from what is specified in the manual.

• If there are no concerns about function, noise or leaks, an adjustment is not necessary.

• When installing new components, create the same dimensions that existed before.

• Determine the gap dimensions with the setting gauge (VAS 6448).

• Only specified dimensions are on the setting gauge. Tolerances are determined with the adjustment gauge (3371).






1 Roof Pillar

2 A-pillar

3 Glass Panel

4 Roof Center Section

5 Rear Window Frame

6 Gap dimension

• 7 mm +/- 1.5 mm

7 Height dimension

• 1 mm +/- 1 mm

8 Gap dimension

• 8 mm +/- 1 mm

9 Height dimension

• 0 mm +/- 1 mm

10 Gap dimension

• 17,5 mm +/- 1 mm

11 Height dimension

• 0 mm +/- 1.5 mm

12 Gap dimension

• 7 mm +/- 1 mm

13 Height dimension

• 0 mm - 1.5 mm

14 Offset dimension

• 0 mm +/- 1 mm