The Body Structure - Volkswagen Passat 2006 Service Training

Body

The body structure

The new Passat's body has been optimised in terms of
the following focal points:
Passive safety
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Lightweight design
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Comfort
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Pedestrian protection
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This has been achieved by using high- and ultra-high-
strength steel panels and ultra-high-strength, hot-
formed steel panels.
The steel panel thicknesses have additionally been
optimised forthe relevant stresses.
The following assemblies are manufactured from
ultra-high-strength steel panels:
The inner A-pillar
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The seat brackets
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The outer sills
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● The rear longitudinal members
The following assemblies are manufactured from
ultra-high-strength, hot-formed steel panels:
The front bumper cross member
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The cross members in the footwell area
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● Inner sills
The centre tunnel
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The A-pillar/roof frame area
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● The B-pillar
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Front bumper cross member
Centre tunnel
A-pillar
Cross members in the footwell area
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