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6.1 List of changes

Chapter

no.

Chapter heading

Scope of change

1

General information

Introduction

1.1

1.1.1

1.1.2

1.1.3

1.1.4

1.1.5

1.2

Concept of these guidelines

Means of representation

Vehicle safety

Operational safety

Note on copyright

General notes

1.2.1

1.2.1.1

1.2.1.2

1.2.1.3

Product and vehicle information for body builders

Contact in Germany

International contact

Electronic Repair and Workshop Information from Volkswagen AG

(erWin)

1.2.1.4

1.2.1.5

1.2.1.6

Genuine parts online ordering portal

Online owner’s manual

European Type Approval (ETA) and EC Certificate of Conformity

(CoC)

1.2.1.7

1.2.1.8

1.2.2

Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)

Manufacturer’s declaration

Body builder guidelines, consulting

Letter of non-objection

1.2.2.1

1.2.2.2

1.2.2.3

1.2.3

Application for the letter of non-objection

Legal entitlements

Warranty and product liability of the body builder

Ensuring traceability

1.2.4

1.2.5

Badges

1.2.5.1

1.2.5.2

1.2.5.3

1.2.6

Positions on rear of the vehicle

Appearance of whole vehicle

Non-Volkswagen badge

Recommendations for vehicle storage

Compliance with environmental rules and regulations

Recommendations for inspection, maintenance and repair

Accident prevention

1.2.7

1.2.8

1.2.9

1.2.10

Quality system

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Chapter

no.

Chapter heading

Scope of change

1.3

Planning bodies

1.3.1

1.3.2

1.3.3

1.4

Selection of base vehicle

Vehicle modifications

Vehicle acceptance

Special equipment

1.5

Commercial aspects

1.5.1

1.5.2

1.5.3

1.5.4

1.6

Restraint system

Drilling and welding

Minimum requirements for the brake system

Road safety

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Pickup

1.6.1

1.7

Raising the vehicle with a jack

Vehicle jacking points and axle stand positions

Raising the vehicle with a lifting platform

Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)

Vehicle transport aids and vehicle storage

Assemblies and ergonomics

General guidelines for assemblies

Driver’s operating area

1.7.1

1.8

1.9

1.10

1.11

1.11.1

1.11.2

1.11.3

1.11.4

1.11.5

1.11.6

Driver’s field of vision

Effects of conversions on parking aids

Aids for entering and exiting vehicles

Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP)

calculation inputs

1.11.7

1.11.8

1.11.9

1.11.10

1.11.11

1.11.12

1.11.13

1.12

Mass of the finished vehicle

Frontal surface

Rolling resistance of tyres

Key to vehicle dimensions

Recommended main load range dimensions

WLTP front area calculation

Number plate

Assemblies and ergonomics – specifications

Recommended body dimensions

Chassis cab body – basic dimensions and weights

Unladen mass and payload

1.12.1

1.12.2

1.12.3

1.12.4

1.12.5

1.12.6

Gross vehicle mass and axle load

Front, rear and side underbody protection

Rear skid plate – chassis with cab

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Chapter

no.

Chapter heading

Scope of change

1.13

Components – specifications

1.14

Load distribution – specifications

1.14.1

Load distribution calculations – weight distribution of driver and

front passenger

1.14.2

1.15

1.15.1

1.15.2

1.15.3

2

Centre of gravity

Towing

Towing requirements

Towing

Towing capacities and specifications

Chassis

2.1

Running gear suspension

Brake system

2.2

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

3

General information

Brake hoses

Overrun brake connection

Drive train

3.1

Engine

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.2

Air flow areas of the engine cooling system

Engine selection for conversions

Fuel system

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.4

3.3

Fixation of fuel filler pipe during transport

Fitting the fuel filling system

Breather hose for fuel filler neck

Axle breather hose

Selective catalytic reduction system

Selective catalytic reduction system – diesel exhaust fluid

Electrical

3.3.1

4

4.1

Installation and routing guidelines for electrical wiring

Wiring splicing method

Wiring through cab panel

Battery and cables

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.2

4.2.1

4.2.2

Battery information

Connecting auxiliary loads / accessories – vehicles with factory-

fitted auxiliary switches, wiring and fuse box

4.2.3

4.2.4

4.3

Alternator

Ignition signal

Parking aid

4.3.1

4.4

Sensor positions

Engine management system

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Chapter

no.

Chapter heading

Scope of change

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.5

Tachograph

Vehicle speed signal

Information and infotainment system

Reversing camera

4.5.1

4.6

Exterior lighting

4.6.1

4.6.2

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.6.5

4.6.6

4.6.7

4.6.8

Combination lights

Rear fog light

Rear number plate lights

Additional exterior lights

Headlights – connecting the auxiliary headlight signal

Brake lights

Side marker lights (parking lights)

Reversing lights, reversing camera, reversing alarm (manual

gearbox)

4.6.9

4.6.10

4.6.11

4.6.12

4.6.13

4.6.14

4.7

Trailer towing lighting connections

Lamp hazard/direction indicators

Electrically operated exterior mirrors

High mounted brake light

Automatic lighting control

Glare-free main beam

Cruise control system

4.7.1

4.8

Adaptive cruise control

Driver assist technologies

Blind spot information system

Side view camera

4.9

4.10

4.11

Lane departure warning system

Lane centring assistant

Handles, locks, catches and access systems

Central locking

4.11.1

4.12

4.12.1

4.13

Fuses and relays

4.13.1

5

Fuses

Body and paint

5.1

Body

5.1.1

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.1.4

Body structures – general information

Integrated vehicle and conversions

Chassis - cab

Front end integrity for cooling, collision, aerodynamics and

lighting

5.1.5

Tipper bodies

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Chapter

no.

Chapter heading

Scope of change

5.1.6

5.1.7

5.1.8

5.1.9

5.1.10

5.2

Tank and bulk container superstructure

Aerial cable routing

Roof carriers

Load management on the cargo box

Front wing trim

Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)

Airbags

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.3

Additional impact sensors (front)

Seat belt systems

5.3.1

5.4

Seat belts – no drilling zones

Corrosion protection

5.4.1

5.4.2

5.4.3

5.4.4

5.4.5

5.5

General information

Repairing damaged paint

Underseal and materials

Painting road wheels

Galvanic corrosion / contact corrosion

Frame and body assembly

Mounting points and tubes

Self-supporting body structure

Frame drilling and tube reinforcement

Additional equipment – subframe attachment

5.5.1

5.5.2

5.5.3

5.5.4

5.5.5

Area for fitting additional body attachments to the rear of the

bumper

5.5.6

5.5.7

6

Water tank on camping vehicles

Conversions with an extended wheelbase

Listings

6.1

List of changes

Last page

Title, post box, issue date

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Body builder guidelines

The new Amarok

Body builder guidelines

Subject to change without notice

February 2023 edition

Internet:

Consulting for body builders in Germany is available from the listed address.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Brieffach 2949

Postfach 21 05 80

D-30405 Hannover

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