Painting Repair Operations (Identification Plate): Description and Operation

Identification Plate

The identification plate is rivetted to the upper air deflector panel.

The identification plate is a document containing legal information. Therefore, it must not be removed, altered or top - coated,

To ease vehicle identification, the use of the identification plate is demonstrated on an example.

Description of lines:

1     Designation of manufacturer

2     Vehicle type or Operating Permit No.

       (country - specific)

3     17 - digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN No. )

4     Gross vehicle weight rating in kg

5     Gross towing weight rating in kg

6     Gross front axle weight rating in kg

7     Gross rear axle weight rating in kg

8     Vehicle exterior colour, interior equipment and

       program memory code for electronic

       components

9     Unoccupied, reserved for future code numbers