Body builder guidelines Edition May 2017 Body builder guideline The transporter (as of model year 2016) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines – May 2017 edition The new Transporter – Page 1 of 227 1 General information Table of contents 1 General information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1.1 Concept of these guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 7 1.1.2 Means of representation ................................................................................................................................................ 8 1.1.3 Vehicle safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 1.1.4 Operational safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 1.2 General notes.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1 Product and vehicle information for body builders ................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1.1 Contact in Germany ......................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1.2 International contact ....................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.1.3 Electronic repair and workshop information from Volkswagen AG (erWin*) ............................................. 12 1.2.1.4 Genuine Parts Online Ordering Portal*........................................................................................................... 12 1.2.1.5 Online owner's manuals .................................................................................................................................. 12 1.2.1.6 European Type Approval (ETA) and EC Certificate of Conformity (CoC) ...................................................... 13 1.2.2 Body builder guidelines, consulting ............................................................................................................................ 13 1.2.2.1 Safety certificate .............................................................................................................................................. 14 1.2.2.2 Application for the safety certificate ............................................................................................................. 16 1.2.2.3 Legal entitlements ........................................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.3 Warranty and product liability of the body builder ................................................................................................... 16 1.2.4 Ensuring traceability .................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.5 Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.5.1 Positions on rear of the vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.5.2 Appearance of overall vehicle ......................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.5.3 Non-Volkswagen trademarks ......................................................................................................................... 17 1.2.6 Recommendations for vehicle storage ....................................................................................................................... 18 1.2.7 Compliance with environmental rules and regulations ............................................................................................ 19 1.2.8 Recommendations for inspection, maintenance and repair ..................................................................................... 20 1.2.9 Accident prevention ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 1.2.10 Quality system ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 1.3 Planning bodies ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22 1.3.1 Selecting the base vehicle ............................................................................................................................................ 22 1.3.2 Vehicle modifications ................................................................................................................................................... 23 1.3.3 Vehicle acceptance ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 1.4 Optional equipment ............................................................................................................................................................... 25 2 Technical data for planning ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 2.1 Base vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26 2.1.1 Vehicle dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 2.1.1.1 Basic data of panel van/window van (short + long wheelbase) ................................................................... 26 2.1.1.2 Basic data of chassis/platform van (short + long wheelbase) ..................................................................... 32 2.1.1.3 Basic data back-to-back cab ........................................................................................................................... 36 2.1.2 Overhang angle and breakover angle ......................................................................................................................... 38 2.1.3 Vehicle centre of gravity .............................................................................................................................................. 39 2.1.3.1 Information about height of centre of gravity acc. to Directive 71/320/EEC ............................................ 39 2.1.4 Bodies with a high centre of gravity ........................................................................................................................... 40 2.1.5 Determining the centre of gravity ............................................................................................................................... 40 2.1.6 Maximum dimensions .................................................................................................................................................. 41 2.1.7 Steerability - minimum front axle load....................................................................................................................... 43 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – Body builder guidelines – May 2017 edition The new Transporter – Page 2 of 227 1 General information 2.2 Running gear........................................................................................................................................................................... 44 2.2.1 Permitted weights and unladen weights ................................................................................................................... 44 2.2.1.1 One-sided weight distribution ........................................................................................................................ 46 2.2.2 Turning circle ................................................................................................................................................................. 47 2.2.3 Authorised tyre sizes .................................................................................................................................................... 47 2.2.4 Modifications to axles .................................................................................................................................................. 47 2.2.5 Modifications to the steering system ......................................................................................................................... 47 2.2.6 Brake system