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Body and Paint

Body and Frame. Description and Operation

In this manual: Body and Paint
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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Body

The body consists of the following:

  • Four-Door Sedan
  • Five-Door Hatchback
  • High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA), Ultra-High-Strength Steel (UHSS) and Low-Carbon Steel
  • Mild Steel Outer Roof Panel
  • Steel Hood
  • Steel Liftgate
  • Outer body side panels are made of low-carbon steel.
  • Dual-Phase Steel (DP) in some body structure components
  • Bolt-on front fenders, swing doors and hood
  • Dent-resistant steel fenders
  • Front and rear bumper beams made of ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS)
  • Underbody components are made of mild, dual-phase, and high-strength steels.
  • Mastic sealer strips used on the underbody for sound insulation
  • Front side member repair kit not available

Body Dimensions

Body Gaps - Front Panels

Item Description Flush Specification Flush Specification
1 Hood to Fascia 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0.1 mm (0.003 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
2 Headlamp Assembly to Instrument Panel 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) —
3 Headlamp Assembly to Hood 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 1.4 mm (0.055 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
4 Hood to Fender 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.07 in) —
5 Headlamp Assembly to Fender 2.5 mm (0.098 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.03 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 0.8 mm (0.031 in)

Body Gaps - 4-Door Sedan

Item Description Flush Specification Flush Specification
1 Front Panel to Fender 0.0 mm (0) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
2 Headlamp to Fender 2.5 mm (0.098 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± -0.8 mm (-0.031 in)
3 Fender to Hood 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.07 in) —
4 Fender to Front Door 3.4 mm (0.133 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
5 Front Door to Body Side 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 6.1 mm (0.024 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
6 Rear Door to Body Side 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
7 Front Door to Rear Door 3.5 mm (0.137 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
8 Doors to Sill 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) —
9 Rear Door to Quarter Panel 3.6 mm (0.141 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0.0 mm (0.0 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
10 Body Side to Rear Panel 0 mm (in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in)
11 Quarter Panel to Rear Lamp 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 1.4 mm (0.055 in) 0.3 mm (0.011 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
12 Deck Lid to Body 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.019 in) 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in)
13 Rear Lamp Assembly to Backup Lamp Assembly 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
14 Trunk Lid to Rear Panel (Bottom) 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) —
15 Trunk Lid to Rear Panel (Side) 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) -2.5 mm (-0.0989 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in)
16 Rear Lamp Assembly to Rear Panel 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)

Body Gaps - Side Panels - 5-Door Hatchback

Item Description Flush Specification Flush Specification
1 Fender to Front Door 3.4 mm (0.133 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
2 Front Door to Body Side 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 6.1 mm (0.024 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
3 Door to Sill 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) —
4 Front Door to Rear Door 3.5 mm (0.137 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
5 Rear Door to Body Side 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
6 Body Side to Rear Panel 0 mm (in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in)
7 Rear Door to Quarter Panel 3.6 mm (0.141 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 0 mm (0.0 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
8 Door to Sill 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) —

Body Gaps - Rear Panels - 5-Door Hatchback

Item Description Flush Specification Flush Specification
1 Rear Lamp to Rear Panel 0.4 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in)
2 Rear Door to Rear Panel (Side) 4.2 mm (0.165 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 2.3 mm (0.09 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
3 Rear Door to Rear Panel (Bottom) 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) —

Underhood Dimensions

Door Opening Dimensions

Trunk Opening Dimensions - 4-Door Sedan

Trunk Opening Dimensions - 5-Door Hatchback

Body dimensions - 4-door sedan

Body dimensions - 5-door hatchback

Base height dimensions - 4-door sedan

Base height dimensions - 5-door hatchback

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