Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsVehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from outside the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen . The viewer is located in the lower corner of the windscreen. The vehicle identification number is also stamped on the right-hand water drainage channel. The water drainage channel is located between the suspension turret and wing. You have to open the bonnet to gain access to the vehicle identification number .
The vehicle identification number can be displayed in the infotainment system using the button and the and Service function buttons .
Additional vehicle identification for China
In Chinese vehicles, the following body components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) or with a number that can be traced back to the VIN:
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker A is in the spare wheel well area in the luggage compartment. It contains the following data:
These vehicle data are also contained in the service schedule.
Type plate
The type plate B can be seen on the lower part of the door pillar when the door is open. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The type plate contains the following data:
Corrosion protection for body components, add-on components and welded
components
Attachments
Wings, doors, covers and flaps must be coated completely on
the inside as well. One wet-in-wet spray pass is adequate for
this.
Before installing, add-on parts must be sealed with cav ...
Removing and installing door handle
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the right
door handle. The left side is similar.
General information and work instructions for the door handle
key ...
Removing and installing support for luggage compartment floor, saloon
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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