Body dimensions
Dimensional characteristics for checking the correctness of the body geometry
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (on the example of ML 320)
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (on the example of ML 320)
Dimensional characteristics for checking body geometry (on the example of ML 320)
| General information | |
| Body | Self-supporting, with a rigid life-saving frame, front and rear zones of directed energy-absorbing deformation; indoor and side reinforcements are used to protect against side collisions. Two body styles are available: with a standard and extended wheelbase |
| Bottom and wheel wells | Covered with durable protective mastic. |
| Designation in the text | Body pillar manuals (front to back) A, B and C |
| Side airbags | Above the side windows and in all doors |
| Overall dimensions of the car, mm | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and safe operating techniques |
| Adjusting the hood and doors | |
| Clearances in body openings, mm | |
| 5.0±0.5 |
| 9.5±0.5 |
| Mounting dimensions of the towing hitch | See Specifications for Chapter Controls and safe operating techniques |
| Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm | |
Windscreen wiper arm mounting nuts | |
| 18 |
| 15 |
| Screws for fastening the bonnet hinge strips | |
| 10 |
| 18 |
| Upper and lower bonnet lock assembly mounting screws | 12 |
| Nuts for fastening the separator pipe to the lower protection elements of the engine compartment (front bumper) | 86 |
| Screws for fastening the front bumper support brackets to the lower protection elements | 25 |
| Bolts for fastening the front guard to the lower guard | 25 |
| Nuts for fastening lower protection elements to support brackets | 49 |
| Bolts for fastening the lower protection elements to each other | 49 |
| Bolts securing the rear section of the lower engine compartment protection to the auxiliary frame | 10 |
| Nuts securing the front bumper to the outer support brackets and to the frame | 8 |
| Nuts and screws for fastening the rear bumper to the frame | 8 |
| Mudguard mounting strip nuts | 6 |
| Nuts securing the spare wheel holder to the frame beam | 49 |
| Screws for securing the support brackets to the spare wheel carrier | 25 |
| Nuts for fastening reinforcing elements of longitudinal frame beams | 49 |
| Bolts for fastening door latches to pillars | 24 |
| Bolts for fastening side door hinge strips | |
| 35 |
| 32 |
| Nuts for fastening door opening limiters to door frames | 10 |
| Bolts for fastening the rear door hinge strips | |
| 55 |
| 35 |
| Screws for fixing external door handles | |
| 3 |
| 1.5 |
| Door lock assembly mounting screws | 8 |
| Tailgate lock striker mounting bolts | 30 |
| Seat belt anchor bolts | 35 |
| Instrument cluster to transmission tunnel mounting screws | 30 |
| Bolts for securing cargo securing eyes to luggage compartment floor panel | 24 |
| Bolts for securing the child seat anchor brackets to the luggage compartment floor panel | 24 |
| Bolts securing seat frames to floor panels | |
| Front seats | 40 |
| Back seat | |
| 35 |
| 40 |
| Bolts securing seat backs to frames | 30±3 |
| Screws for securing the rear seat belt return devices to the seats | 40 |
| Seat belt buckle mounting bolts | |
| Front seats | |
| 35 |
| 45 |
| Rear seats | 35 |
| Wheel bolts | 150 |
| Bolts for fastening the towing hitch to the frame cross member | 160 |
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Due to space limitations, this Chapter covers only the most interesting procedures from the point of view of the authors, the implementation of which seems possible for the average amateur mechanic. More complex work should be entrusted to car service specialists.