Volkswagen Transporter 2004 Self-Study Programme page 10

Body
Underbody covering
The underbody covering of the Multivan is made
up of the following parts:
– Underbody trim
– Heat shield
– Insulation tray
They meet high demands in terms of weight,
cdvalue, recycling, heat and noise insulation.
Direction of
normal travel
Underbody trim
Heat shield
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The quantity of PVC (polyvinylchloride) on the
underbody was reduced in favour of an under-
body trim made from polypropylene (with long
fibreglass elements).
Some of the heat shields of the exhaust system
also act as noise insulation thanks to their sand-
wich construction.
Insulation tray
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