Body Assembly Guidelines - Volkswagen Transporter T5 Manuallines

The body assembly guidelines contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/coachwork specialists for
construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions in and on the Volkswagen Transporter.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the intention of doing so.
For all modifications, make absolutely sure that the functional safety of all components of the running gear, the body and
the electrical system is guaranteed. These modifications should only be carried out by trained specialists in accordance
with recognised trade skills from the motor vehicle industry.
The prerequisite for modifications to used vehicles is: The vehicle should be in a generally good state of repair, i.e.
structural parts such as longitudinal members and cross members, pillars, etc. should not be corroded to the extent that
sacrifices have to be made in structural rigidity.
Modifications that affect the vehicle s general certificate of roadworthiness must be presented to an authorised testing
centre for validation. It is recommended that such modifications are agreed upon in advance with the relevant authority.
For inquiries about planned modifications, please attach two sets of plans with the full scope of work, including all weight,
centre of gravity and dimensional figures, from which the exact means of attachment of the body to the chassis can be
gleaned. Furthermore, please inform us about the conditions in which the modified vehicle will operate.
Providing the customisation or conversion measures to the interior or exterior of the vehicle meet these guidelines, there
will be no need to obtain a special permit from Volkswagen AG for submission to the relevant authority.
The relevant work safety regulations should be observed.
Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines (online body
guidelines). Data status August 2007
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