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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)02 · 01 Body system
02 · Body & interior

Tailgate

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Body Closures › Tailgate
01 Body systemTailgate

Tailgate

Tailgate diagram showing measurement points 1 and 2
Tailgate Standard (mm)
Item 1 2
Nominal gap 3.5 3.5
Tolerance ±0.75 ±1.0
Flush -0.5 N/A
Tolerance +0.5 / -1.0 N/A
Taper 1 mm Max. across the length
Symmetry 1 mm Max. difference LH to RH

Doors

Door Standard (mm)
Item 1 *2 3 4
Nominal gap 3.5 3.00 3.00 3.75
Tolerance ±0.75 ±1.0 ±1.0 ± 0.75
Flush 0.0 -1.0 -1.0 0.0
Tolerance ±1.5 / 0.0 +0.0 / -1.0 ±1.0 ±1.5

* Flushness blends to 0.0 at the rear quarter

* Gap blends to 3.5 at rear quarter

Torque Figures

Description Nm.
Hinge to Door 47.5
Hinge to Body 36

Torque Figures

Description Nm
Hinge to Body 25

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