1.12.5 Front, rear and side skid plate
Warning note
Check local regulations for legal requirements.
Front skid plate, rear skid plate and side skid plate must meet the requirements of local design regulations.
1.12.6 Rear skid plate – chassis with cab
Warning note
Warning note
Check local regulations for legal requirements.
Warning
The rear skid plate must be designed in accordance with ECE 58 or applicable local legislation if required by local market regulations.
1.13 Components – specifications
Material specification, strength and torque
Standard material and tightening torques (Nm) for screws/bolts: ISO 898-1, nuts: ISO 898-2
Category 4.8
Minimum
Category 8.8
Minimum
Category 10.9
Thread size
M4
Maximum
1.4
Maximum
3.4
Minimum
Maximum
1.1
2.2
3.7
2.4
4.9
8.5
20
M5
2.7
6.7
M6
4.7
11.5
28
11
25
15
35
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M18
M20
M22
M24
41
55
50
70
68
92
95
125
200
310
400
540
745
945
113
170
250
345
470
600
153
230
315
430
590
750
150
230
315
435
590
755
This torque table is a recommendation and the body builder is responsible for ensuring the optimum torque on the assembled
component. For a specific vehicle torque specification, refer to the corresponding VW Commercial Vehicles workshop manual or contact
your local Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles partner or importer.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines – February 2023 edition
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