Body builder guidelines July 2020 edition Body builder guideline The new Transporter (as of model year 2020) 1 General information Table of contents 1 General information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.1 Concept of these guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.2 Means of representation ................................................................................................................................................ 9 1.1.3 Vehicle safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 1.1.4 Operational safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 1.1.5 Note on copyright ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 General notes.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1 Product and vehicle information for body builders ................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.1 Contact in Germany ......................................................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.2 International contact ....................................................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.3 Electronic repair and workshop information from Volkswagen AG (erWin*) ............................................. 13 1.2.1.4 Genuine Parts Online Ordering Portal*........................................................................................................... 13 1.2.1.5 Online owner’s manuals .................................................................................................................................. 13 1.2.1.6 European Type Approval (ETA) and EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC) ...................................................... 14 1.2.1.7 Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) ......................................................... 14 1.2.1.8 Manufacturer's declaration ............................................................................................................................. 15 1.2.2 Converter guidelines, consulting ................................................................................................................................. 15 1.2.2.1 Letter of non-objection ................................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.2.2 Application for the letter of non-objection.................................................................................................... 18 1.2.2.3 Legal entitlements ........................................................................................................................................... 19 1.2.3 Warranty and product liability of the converter ........................................................................................................ 19 1.2.4 Ensuring traceability .................................................................................................................................................... 19 1.2.5 Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.5.1 Positions on rear of the vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.5.2 Appearance of overall vehicle ......................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.5.3 Non-Volkswagen trademarks ......................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.6 Recommendations for vehicle storage ....................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.7 Compliance with environmental rules and regulations ............................................................................................ 23 1.2.8 Recommendations for inspection, maintenance and repair ..................................................................................... 24 1.2.9 Accident prevention ..................................................................................................................................................... 24 1.2.10 Quality system ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 1.3 Planning bodies ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26 1.3.1 Selecting the base vehicle ............................................................................................................................................ 26 1.3.2 Vehicle modifications ................................................................................................................................................... 27 1.3.3 Vehicle acceptance ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 1.4 Special equipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 29 2 Technical data for planning ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 2.1 Base vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30 2.1.1 Vehicle dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 30 2.1.1.1 Basic data of panel van/window van (short + long wheelbase) ................................................................... 30 2.1.1.2 Basic data of chassis/platform van (short + long wheelbase) ..................................................................... 35 2.1.1.3 Basic data of back-to-back cab* ..................................................................................................................... 39 2.1.2 Overhang angle and breakover angle ......................................................................................................................... 41 2.1.3 Vehicle centre of gravity .............................................................................................................................................. 42 2.1.3.1 Information about height of centre of gravity acc. to Directive 71/320/EEC ............................................ 42 2.1.4 Bodies with a high centre of gravity ............................................................................................................................... 42 2.1.5 Determining the centre of gravity ............................................................................................................................... 42 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines, July 2020 edition The Transporter – Page 2 of 232 1 General information 2.1.6 Maximum dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 43 2.1.7 Steerability - minimum front axle load....................................................................................................................... 45 2.2 Running gear........................................................................................................................................................................... 46 2.2.1 Permitted weights and unladen weights ................................................................................................................... 46 2.2.1.1 One-sided weight distribution ........................................................................................................................ 47 2.2.2 Turning circle ................................................................................................................................................................. 48 2.2.3 Authorised tyre sizes .................................................................................................................................................... 48 2.2.4