Get Body Guide for Volkswagen Phaeton 4 Door First Generation (2002-2016)

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Body Structure

The focus of the body design was a high

level of crash safety and body rigidity. The

gap dimensions for the hood, luggage

compartment lid, and doors could be

designed to be relatively narrow due to the

high rigidity of the main body structure.

Static Rigidity

The extremely high static rigidity of the

body structure is a prerequisite for:

• Optimal chassis design based on an

almost complete lack of inherent

movement within the body structure.

The doors, luggage compartment lid, and

hood are made of aluminum. The front

fenders, and the front and rear bumpers are

made of plastic. This limits mass while still

observing high safety standards and

comfort requirements.

• Excellent door, hood, and luggage

compartment lid function with the

narrowest possible gap dimensions.

The main body structure consists of

high-grade and super high-strength

steels and is completely galvanized for

corrosion protection.

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Safety Features

• The relatively soft external bodywork

areas are designed to help reduce the

severity of injuries to other parties

involved in an accident.

• High energy absorption at the front and

rear of the vehicle.

• Stable passenger compartment.

• High-grade and super high-strength steel

is used in critical areas.

• Occupant protection in event of side

impact due to:

Dynam ic Rigidity

— Bonding of the super high-strength

steel B-pillar with the side member.

The high dynamic rigidity of the body

structure is a prerequisite for:

— High-strength aluminum profiles in

the doors.

• Advantageous vibration characteristics

that reduce sensed vibration.

• Reduced movement of interior

panels that results in an overall

reduction of noise levels in the

passenger compartment.

These characteristics combine to provide

greater comfort for vehicle occupants.

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Main Frontal Crash Area

Passenger Compartment

Main Rear Crash Area

Epoxy Resin Foam

Plastic Reinforcement

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Body Attachm ents

Alum inum Parts

Glued-in-place plastic spare tire recess

• Engine hood

The following components are integrated

in the spare tire recess:

• Reinforced doors

• Luggage compartment lid

• Compressor for air suspension.

• EVAP canister with

Plastic Parts

activated-charcoal filter.

• Front fenders

• Spare wheel.

• Fuel cap

• Spare tire recess

• Front and rear bumpers

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Reinforced laser-welded

doors with high-strength

die-cast inner sections.

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Detailed view of spare tire

cavity, from below.

Aluminum

Plastic

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Sound Silencers

Sound deadening was a major design issue

when developing the body-in-white. Along

with the dynamic rigidity of the body

structure itself, the consistent use of sound

absorption materials in the engine

compartment, tunnel, luggage

compartment, and behind body panels has

reduced interior noise to significantly lower

levels than is normally achieved.

Aluminum Expansion Foil Sandwich, 0.18 inch (4.5 mm)

Bitumen Plastic-Foil, Pressure-Sensitive Bonding, 0.08 inch (2 mm)

Bitumen Plastic-Foil, Magnetized, Thermoplastic Bonding, 0.08 inch (2 mm)

Bitumen Plastic-Foil, Thermoplastic Bonding, 0.08 inch (2 mm)

Bitumen Foil with Aluminum Foil, Magnetized, 0.12 inch (3 mm)

Blue – Diesel Engine*; Red – Gasoline Engine

Blue – Diesel Engine*; Orange – Gasoline Engine

*Diesel engine not available in the North American market.

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Glass

High-Insulation Lam inated Glass

The high-insulation laminated glass used on

the Phaeton reflects heat without reducing

its ability to pass light through.

This glass reduces ultraviolet radiation and

contributes to an improved noise insulation.

This is facilitated by two foils incorporated

into the glass.

The rear and side windows are also

manufactured with thermally-tempered

laminated glass with an infrared reflective

coating. This improves occupant safety

because the safety foils incorporated into

the laminated glass panes prevent it from

shattering on impact.

Ultraviolet

Protective Foil

Infrared Reflective Coating

(Heated Windshield)

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Rear Window w ith Tungsten Threads

Heating Duration of Heated Glass

The rear window is heated by nearly

invisible tungsten threads that are

In order not to overload the electrical

system, the heating duration of heated

glass depends on the ambient outside air

temperature:

embedded between the inner and outer

pane. All antennas are integrated in the

upper third of the rear window. This lack of

external antennas helps to maintain the

streamlined quality of the Phaeton.

• 41°F to 32°F (5°C to 0°C) = 2 minutes

• -4°F (-20°C) = 4 minutes

• -40°F (-40°C) = 6 minutes

Antennas

Heated Sections

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Pow er-Assisted Luggage

Com partm ent Lid

The Phaeton is also available with a

system allowing the driver to open and

close the luggage compartment lid from

inside the vehicle.

Power-assisted closure is not only a

convenience but is also an enhancement

of the entire locking system.

Retractable rear lock w ith closing aid

The luggage compartment lock is retracted

when the lid is opened, reducing the risk of

injury. The retraction of the lock also

prevents the soiling of clothing by contact

with any oil or grease that may be present

in the lock.

When the luggage compartment lid is

closing, the lock emerges from the lid into

locking position during the final third of the

closing cycle. Then the lock pulls the lid

down the rest of the way and locks it.

SSP270/001

Retractable Rear Lock

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Function

Closing

The power-assisted luggage compartment

lid is operated by an electro-hydraulic

mechanism. Hydraulic fluid is pumped

through the hydraulic lines by an

electric pump.

The Rear Lid Lock Button (in Luggage

Compartment) E406 in the luggage

compartment lid is used to close the lid.

Safety Features

The power-assisted closing system has a

pinch protection feature. If the Rear Lid

Hydraulic Motor V241 perceives resistance

which exceeds a defined level, power-

assisted closure is not merely stopped but

reversed a little in order to release the

jammed object.

The routing of hydraulic fluid to the piston

crown sides or piston rod sides of the

hydraulic cylinders facilitates the opening or

closing of the luggage compartment lid

with a driving shaft at each hinge.

The pump is located on the right side of the

luggage compartment.

A similar feature is employed during

opening. For example, if the luggage

compartment lid hits a low garage ceiling,

the Rear Lid Hydraulic Motor V241 stops

for a moment. The lid remains in this

stopped position without reversing. At this

point, actuation is required to close the lid

or to continue the opening cycle after the

obstacle has been cleared.

Opening

To open the luggage compartment lid,

operate either the switch in the door panel,

the microswitch in the VW emblem on the

luggage compartment lid, or the radio

remote control.

Left Side Hydraulic

Fluid Supply Lines

Right Side Hydraulic

Fluid Supply Lines

Luggage

Compartment

Lid Hinge

Rear Lid Hydraulic

Motor V241

Electric

Motor

Gas-Charged

Support Strut

Hydraulic

Cylinder

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Sunroof

The Phaeton is available with a tilt

and slide sunroof with a separate

electrically-actuated sunshade.

Tilt and Slide Sunroof

The tilt and slide sunroof has a sunshade

and an electric wind deflector. A separate

electric motor moves the sunshade at

the same time as the glass roof is opened

or closed. The sunshade can also be

adjusted regardless of the position of the

sunroof glass.

The closing cycle is electronically monitored

and has a pinch protection feature.

Depending on the driving speed and the

sunroof opening, the wind deflector is

controlled electro-mechanically to prevent

wind noise and drafts.

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