Transporter t5
Transporter t5
Transporter t5
The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
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.
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*In place of modifications , the precise work measures carried out can also be
specified here, e.g. installation of camping equipment , modification of
wheelbase , box body .
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The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
Panel van 0WL 3000 2600 1400 1400 1800 1123 677 800
Panel van, lowered 0WM
3000 2800 1450 1500 1800 1123 677 1000
suspension Runing gear +2MD
Panel van 0WM 3000 2800 1450 1550 1800 1123 677 1000
Panel van 0WQ 3000 3000 1500 1625 1800 1123 677 1200
Panel van 0WR 3000 3200 1) 1630 1720 1809 1128 681 1391
Panel van, medium high
roof, lowered
0WM 3000 2800 1450 1500 1830 1136 694 970
suspension Running
gear
Panel van, medium high 0WM
3000 2800 1450 1550 1830 1136 694 970
roof +2MD
Panel van, medium high
0WQ 3000 3000 1500 1625 1830 1136 694 1170
roof
Panel van, lowered 0WM
3400 2800 1550 1500 1830 1148 682 970
suspension +2MD
Panel van 0WM 3400 2800 1550 1550 1830 1148 682 970
Panel van 0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1625 1830 1148 682 1170
Panel van 0WR 3400 3200 1) 1650 1720 1839 1153 686 1361
Panel van, medium high
0WM
roof, lowered 3400 2800 1550 1500 1860 1157 703 940
+2MD
suspension
Panel van, medium high
0WM 3400 2800 1550 1550 1860 1157 703 940
roof
0WM
Kombi, high roof 3400 2800 1575 1400 2030 2) 1264 766 770
+2MD
Kombi, high roof 0WM 3400 2800 1575 1460 2030 2) 1264 766 770
Kombi, high roof 0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1550 2030 2) 1264 766 970
Drop-side/deep bed
0WR 3400 3200 1) 1710 1720 2039 2) 1269 770 1161
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WM 3000 2800 1430 1580 1815 1228 587 985
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WQ 3000 3000 1530 1680 1815 1228 587 1185
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WM 3400 2800 1480 1580 1875 1275 600 925
drop-side
Chassis with cab 0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1875 1275 600 1125
Chassis with cab 0WM 3000 2800 1430 1580 1650 1221 429 1150
Chassis with cab 0WQ 3000 3000 1530 1680 1650 1221 429 1350
Chassis with cab 0WM 3400 2800 1480 1580 1690 1257 433 1110
Double cab/deep bed
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1690 1257 433 1310
drop-side
Double cab/deep bed
0WM 3400 2800 1575 1630 1915 1258 657 885
drop-side
Chassis with double
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1915 1258 657 1085
cab
Chassis with double
0WM 3400 2800 1575 1630 1765 1261 504 1035
cab
Panel van, lowered
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1765 1261 504 1235
suspension
Drop-side/deep bed
0WM 3000 2800 1430 1580 1840 1245 595 960
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WQ 3000 3000 1530 1680 1840 1245 595 1160
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WM 3400 2800 1480 1580 1900 1292 608 900
drop-side
Drop-side/deep bed
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1900 1292 608 1100
drop-side
Chassis with cab 0WM 3000 2800 1430 1580 1675 1238 437 1125
Chassis with cab 0WQ 3000 3000 1530 1680 1675 1238 437 1325
Chassis with cab 0WM 3400 2800 1480 1580 1715 1274 441 1085
Chassis with cab 0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1715 1274 441 1285
Double cab/deep bed
0WM 3400 2800 1575 1630 1940 1275 665 860
drop-side
Double cab/deep bed
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1940 1275 665 1060
drop-side
Chassis with double
0WM 3400 2800 1575 1630 1790 1278 512 1010
cab
Chassis with double
0WQ 3400 3000 1575 1680 1790 1278 512 1210
cab
Panel van 0WL 3000 2600 1400 1400 1785 1107 678 815
0WN
Panel van, lowered suspension, Running gear 3000 2850 1450 1500 1785 1107 678 1065
+2MD
Panel van 0WN 3000 2850 1450 1550 1785 1107 678 1065
0WN
Panel van, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1550 1500 1815 1132 683 1035
+2MD
0WN
Panel van, medium high roof, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1550 1500 1845 1141 704 1005
+2MD
Panel van, medium high roof 0WN 3400 2850 1550 1550 1845 1141 704 1005
0WN
Panel van, high roof, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1550 1500 1865 1146 719 985
+2MD
Panel van, high roof 0WN 3400 2850 1550 1550 1865 1146 719 985
1850
Kombi 0WL 3000 2600 1480 1350 1141 709 750
2)
0WN 1850
Kombi, lowered suspension 3000 2850 1575 1400 1141 709 1000
+2MD 2)
1850
Kombi 0WN 3000 2850 1575 1460 1141 709 1000
2)
0WN 1880
Kombi, medium high roof, lowered suspension 3000 2850 1575 1400 1154 726 970
+2MD 2)
1880
Kombi, medium roof 0WN 3000 2850 1575 1460 1154 726 970
2)
0WN 1890
Kombi, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1575 1400 1156 734 960
+2MD 2)
1890
Kombi 0WN 3400 2850 1575 1460 1156 734 960
2)
Kombi
Kombi
0WN 1920
Kombi, medium high roof, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1575 1400 1165 755 930
+2MD 2)
1920
Kombi, medium roof 0WN 3400 2850 1575 1460 1165 755930
2)
0WN 1940
Kombi, high roof, lowered suspension 3400 2850 1575 1400 1170 770 910
+2MD 2)
1940
Kombi, high roof 0WN 3400 2850 1575 1460 1170 770 910
2)
Drop-side/deep bed drop-side 0WN 3000 2850 1430 1580 1725 1134 591 1125
Drop-side/deep bed drop-side 0WN 3400 2850 1480 1580 1785 1181 604 1065
Chassis with cab 0WN 3000 2850 1430 1580 1560 1127 433 1290
Chassis with cab 0WN 3400 2850 1575 1630 1825 1164 661 1025
Chassis with double cab 0WN 3400 2850 1575 1630 1675 1167 508 1175
1) Max. perm. weight 3,200 kg only for vehicles with 4 cyl. 77 kW and 5 cyl. 96 kW TDI
2) Unladen weight with side trim in passenger/load compartment. Side trim can be deselected with PR no. 5DA.
Unladen weights inc. driver and without seats in passenger compartment. On vehicles with permanent four-wheel drive,
4motion, unladen weight is increased by 100 kg (front axle=25 kg, rear axle=75 kg). The load capacity is reduced
respectively. The maximum permissible weight remains unchanged.
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be exceeded.
When drawing up plans for custom body parts/conversions, ensure that onesided
weight distribution is avoided, in particular with permanently installed
custom body parts. If this cannot be avoided, the one-sided load should not
result in a greater difference between the wheel pairs of max. 4%.
Important note
Due to this restriction in length, the following custom body outer lengths should not be exceeded:
Wheelbase Standard body length, inner Wheelbase Standard body length, inner
Chassis with cab 3.000 mm 2.539 mm 2.692 mm
Chassis with cab 3.400 mm 2.939 mm 3.264 mm
Chassis with double cab 3.400 mm 2.169 mm 2.212 mm
The outer width of the cab is 1,902 mm. If standard type exterior mirrors are used, the body width should not exceed 2,200
mm.
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
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
The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
Depending on the load distribution, at least 2 basic carriers are needed and these should be placed as close to the pillar
area as possible.
On panel vans and Kombi versions, there are 4 securing points on each side of the roof. Double cab has 2 securing points
each side and drop-side 1 securing point each side.
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If retrofitting electrical or electronic systems, their electromagnetic compatibility should also be checked.
• DIN 40839
• DIN 57879, part 3
• VDE 0879, part 3
• VWTL 965
• VWTL 82066
• VWTL 82166
• VWTL 82366
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In particular cases, e.g. retrofitting of heavy duty springs, unusually lightweight body construction, this setting of the brake
pressure limiter can be altered.
Pressure control and adjustment should be carried out by a Volkswagen commercial vehicle dealership.
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General note
We recommend that custom body manufacturers/coachwork specialists include relevant service details and, if necessary,
operating instructions for their scope of equipment.
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The ABS functions and settings have been checked and authorised for use only with series production components, rear
axle brake, wheels and tyres.
For use of different wheels/tyres, for example on the front axle, a new wheel bearing unit must be installed (with speed
sender Z = see below).
Z = (f x U) / (2 x v)
Z = No. of teeth
f = Edge frequency (in Hz)
U = Circumference (in mm)
v = Speed (in mm/s)
The basis for the ABS regulator is a circumference of 1990 mm and 48 teeth (96 for evaluation of rise and fall edge);
which equates to an edge frequency of 1340 Hz at 100 km/h.
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Der Kundenvorteil liegt darin, dass an einem sehr gut zugänglichem Ort im Fahrerraum, eine Vielfalt an elektrischen
Signalen aus der Funktionselektrik abgegriffen werden kann und diese Signale je nach Kundenwunsch für individuelle
Einsatzzwecke verwendet werden können.
Die Nutzung dieser Signale darf nur durch autorisiertes Fachpersonal erfolgen.
Durch unsachgemäße Eingriffe kann es zu Schäden am Fahrzeug sowie zum Erlöschen der Betriebserlaubnis kommen.
• diverse VDE- Richtlinien für die Auslegung und den Verbau elektrischer Leitungen und Komponenten
(Kabelquerschnitte, Sicherungen, usw.),
• für die Adaption an das Bordnetz dürfen nur von Volkswagen freigegebene Komponenten (Leitungen, Gehäuse,
Kontakte) verwendet werden.
• es werden ausschließlich VW- übliche Potenzialbezeichnungen verwendet
• da angeschlossene Zusatzgeräte nicht bekannt sind, ist durch den Nutzer der Schnittstelle ein ausgeglichener
Stromhaushalt zu gewährleisten
• die EMV-Sicherheit für Verschaltung hinter der Schnittstelle liegt in der Verantwortung des Nutzers.
• die Leitungsquerschnitte der Schnittstelle sind in der kompletten Schaltung beizubehalten, d.h. keine
Querschnittsveränderungen nach der Schnittstelle
• eine Einspeisung in das Bordnetz darf nur an den hierfür ausdrücklich vorgesehenen Potentialen erfolgen und ist
extern nach VDE abzusichern. Bezugspotenzial ist immer das Plus-Potenzial der Starterbatterie
• zusätzliche Informationen sind den Kundendienstunterlagen zu entnehmen
• elektrische Leitungen, die zur Umsetzung spezieller Funktionen (z.B. Bremslichtabschaltung, Startsperre, usw.)
unterbrochen werden müssen sind sicher gegen Kurzschlüsse nach Batterie + und Karosseriemasse zu
schützen.
• die angegebenen Potenziale beziehen sich immer auf die Fahrzeug-Karosseriemasse. Vorzugsweise zu
verwenden ist der Massebolzen in der linken Sitzkiste
Bestellbar ist die elektrische Schnittstelle für externe Nutzung unter der PR-Nr. UF1 für alle Derivate des neuen
Transporter.
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Koordinaten Punkt a
Toleranz
X Y Z
Pritsche 1036,2 0 1554,8 ±0,5
Doka 1036,2 0 1554,8 ±0,5
Normal ohne SAD, KR 2210,0 0 1554,7 ±0,5
Normal ohne SAD, LR 2210,0 0 1556,6 ±0,5
Mittelhoch, KR 1530,0 0 1747,2 ±0,5
Mittelhoch, LR 1530,0 0 1747,2 ±0,5
Hochdach 2133,6 0 2062,6 ±0,5
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Koordinaten Punkt a
Dach PDA vom:
X Y Z
Normal ohne SAD, KR 7H1.817.111.J TM3 29.10.2003 800,0 0 1525,0
Normal ohne SAD, LR 7H3.817.111.L TM2 29.10.2003 800,0 0 1525,0
Normal mit SAD, KR 7H1.817.111.K TM3 29.10.2003 800,0 0 1525,0
Normal mit SAD, LR 7H3.817.111.M TM2 29.10.2003 800,0 1556,6 1525,0
Mittelhoch, KR 7H1.817.111.D TM12 07.07.2003 1197,7 0 1740,0
Mittelhoch, LR 7H3.817.111.D TM12 07.07.2003 1197,7 0 1740,0
Hochdach 7H3.817.111.B TM17 07.07.2003 0597,5 0 2057,6
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Observe:
For custom parts attached to the exterior or interior, the auxiliary equipment manufacturer s regulations should be
observed.
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The installation of a hydraulic tailboard on series production panel vans is not permissible without a special permit from
the factory. The installation of a chair lift with a load capacity of max. 300 kg is possible.
If a chassis cab is ordered, which is later to be fitted with an electro-hydraulic tailboard, we recommend the following
options: Heavy duty alternator and heavy duty battery.
For installation of the hydraulic tailboard, the chassis should be supplemented with an assembly frame (see note on
assembly frames).
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1D2
As above but removal and lockable
The permissible drawbar load is 100 kg.
The maximum permissible gross pulling weight, indicated in the vehicle documents, should not be exceeded. The actual
weight of the trailer load should ot exceed the max. perm. weight of the towing vehicle.
Warning:
Checking
The checking of dimensions and angles must be carried out using suitable length and angle measuring instruments.
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b) On jack
For procedure and jacking points on all vehicle models see operating instructions (On all chassis cab versions not fitted
with standard box body)
The lifting points for vehicle hoists can be used (with the use of large plates).
The standard type vehicle jack should not be used!
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To avoid this kind of damage, the wiring harness is separated by a connector in the factory and reconnected on vehicle
delivery and handover.
Should vehicles be subjected to the same periods out of use at custom body manufacturers, the connector should be
separated again.
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guidelines). Data status August 2007
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
The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
Partition walls do not have a structural function. Modifications other than complete removal are permissible.
Sidewall apertures
Retrofitting of windows is difficult and expensive. The window requirement, therefore, should be specified before the
vehicle leaves the factory (see supply programme).
Apertures for windows, doors, flaps, tailgate, vents, etc. should only be made between the structural elements (pillars, roof
frame and platform). Structural elements should not be cut into or weakened. The apertures should be supported by a
surrounding frame, which should be flush bonded to the adjacent structural elements.
1. Cut out the outer panel along the inner panel of the window surround and install the window. (Windows should
only be bonded.) The differences between Kombi/panel van in the window area are shown below.
1. If windows smaller than those shown below are desired, the following applies: The aperture should only ever be
made between the pillars. No structural elements should not be cut into or weakened. The aperture must be
supported by a surrounding frame, which should be flush bonded to the adjacent structural elements.
For the panel van and the Kombi, Volkswagen offers a pop-up roof.
This design has been trialled by us and guarantees the highest possible level of rigidity in the body structure.
The Volkswagen high top roof is offered from the factory for vehicles with wheelbase 3,400 mm only. If custom body
manufacturers/coachwork specialists wish to retrofit a high top roof on a vehicle with 3,000 mm or 3,400 mm wheelbase,
the following conditions must be met:
1. Vehicles with high sliding doors and/or rear wing doors should not be retrofitted.
Roof apertures made in preparation for retrofitting of custom body parts/conversions and high top roofs are currently not
available ex-factory.
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• See diagram 2
• We recommend that our rubber matting is installed to compensate for gaps between seat attachment rails and
the vehicle floor
On box bodies, these should only be covered if new vents are provided, for example, in the cab doors.
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guidelines). Data status August 2007
For modifications to parts that generate noise (e.g. engine, tyres, exhaust, ...), carry out noise insulation
measures in accordance with EC guidelines. The perm. values should not be exceeded.
For modifications to the vehicle body in the area of the fuel tank, this must first be removed.
Note:
Changing the steering and braking forces for vehicle conversions for disabled persons is not possible.
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
The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
• Wheel covers
• Balance weight for braking
• Side impact protection
• Lighting equipment
These parts were not developed and are not available and would make supply of vehicle chasses on customer axles
unnecessarily expensive.
For this reason, customer collection of chassis cabs is no longer permitted. Supply of these vehicles should be per
rail/road freight transport.
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The box body should be flush fitted to the cab with flexible mountings. That is, the connection should not be flush bonded,
but carried out in such a way that the twisting movement between box body and cab is not transmitted directly into the
cab. It should be absorbed within the connection.
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• Drillings that were made in the factory in the upper and lower strap of the longitudinal members should not be
made larger. Likewise, these drillings should not be used as fixture points for any type of auxiliary euipment
• Drillings to allow passage of pipes, wiring, cables, etc., and for fixture of attachments (clamps, etc.).
In exceptional circumstances, we will agree to drillings being made in the web plate of the longitudinal members
or in the cross members. If this becomes necessary, it is essential that you contact us first.
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Before carrying out welding work on the vehicle, the vehicle battery should be disconnected. If, with the battery
disconnected, concealed cables are damaged, short circuits could result in serious damage.
If using electrical welding equipment, the earth clamp of the equipment should be attached directly to the vehicle part that
is to be welded. The high current and resulting voltage peaks could otherwise lead to damage in the mechanical and
electronic components of the vehicle.
The work should only be carried out using shielded arc welding.
In exceptional circumstances, well-dried electrode rods - 2.5 mm - can be used with lime based casing.
If welding-in additional consoles, etc., weld only in the so-called neutral zone. A plug weld should always be chosen as a
preference. Avoid welding seams across the frame.
Note:
The heat stress caused by welding causes the anti-corrosion layer in the area of the weld to be diminished. Therefore, it
should be reapplied using appropriate measures.
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The max. perm. weight, axle loads, rear overhang (depending on wheelbase), etc., should be adhered to. Please refer to
paragraphs dimensions and weights .
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
The subframe serves as a means of distributing the loads, focused in isolated areas, equally across the vehicle frame. To
do this, it should be positioned above the longitudinal members, lead up to the cab and taper out in the front end area.
The various gaps between chassis and subframe should not be filled. Selfsupporting custom bodies can be secured
above the platform frame directly on the standard consoles fitted to the frame.
Subframe and self-supporting custom bodies should be secured to the chassis at all available console points.
Assembly frame
The assembly frame serves exclusively as a means of mounting custom body parts directly. Attachment of the assembly
frame to the chassis frame is permissible only by means of bolted connections. Unlike the subframe, the assembly frame
should not cover the entire chassis frame.
To protect the chassis frame, no demands are placed on rigidity of the assembly frame.
Note:
Changing the steering and braking forces for vehicle conversions for disabled persons is not possible.
The following table shows at which height the centre of gravity is permissible on vehicles with standard equipment.
These heights should not be exceeded.
The centre of gravity height Y2 can be used on reduction of perm. front axle load to 1535 kg.
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
Wheelbase 3000 mm
Wheelbase 3400 mm
For all perm. weights, the centre point of gravity heights Y1/Y2 should not be exceeded.
All of the centre point of gravity heights given in the adjacent table refer to the respective permissible gross
weight of the laden vehicle.
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
The Transporter T5
The following pages contain technical guidelines for custom body manufacturers/ coachwork
specialists for construction and assembly of custom body-related parts and conversions.
The body assembly guidelines should be strictly adhered to if modifications are made with the
intention of doing so.
Included in the Volkswagen body assembly guidelines are also the body dimension plans for our
commercial vehicles Crafter, Transporter T4 and T5, Caddy and LT. These can be installed in 3
formats (TIF, DXF, IGES) for CAD programs and as PDF files.
Advice: If further technical queries about the series production vehicle arise over and beyond these
guidelines, please contact your local conversion expert at your importer.
Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Brieffach 2965/5
Postfach 21 05 80
D - 30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 (0)511 / 7 98 - 85 00
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 http://www.vwn-aufbaurichtlinien.de
Click on the link in question to save the selected file directly to your computer. You can then view and print out the
dimension drawing using appropriate software (e.g. CAD system).
Click on the link in question to save the selected file directly to your computer. You can then view and print out the
dimension drawing using appropriate software (e.g. CAD system).
Click on the link in question to save the selected file directly to your computer. You can then view and print out the
dimension drawing using appropriate software (e.g. CAD system).
Click on the link in question to save the selected file directly to your computer. You can then view and print out the
dimension drawing using appropriate software (e.g. CAD system).
T5 Kastenwagen lang
T5 Kombi kurz
T5 Kombi lang
T5 Shuttle kurz
T5 Shuttle lang
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
Anhängelast
max. bei
Standgeräusch Fahrgeräusch
Geschwindigkeit Anhänger
in db(a) in db(a)
in km/h ohne
bremse in kg
Getriebe Ziffer 33 Ziffer 30 Ziffer 31 Ziffer 29
AXB Diesel kW 63
Pritsche
SG FM52Z006 135 77 75 750
Doppelkabine DN
Fahrgestell
SG FM52Z006 135 77 75 750
Doppelkabine FD
Fahrgestell
SG FM52Z006 133 77 75 750
Normalkabine fe
prische
SG FM52Z006 133 77 75 750
Normalkabine PN
Tiefladepritsche
SG FM52Z006 133 77 75 750
Normalkabine PT
AXB Diesel kW 77
Pritsche
SG FM52Z004 146 80 75 750
Doppelkabine DN
Fahrgestell
SG FM52Z004 146 80 75 750
Doppelkabine FD
Fahrgestell
SG FM52Z004 142 80 75 750
Normalkabine fe
prische
SG FM52Z004 142 80 75 750
Normalkabine PN
Tiefladepritsche
SG FM52Z004 142 80 75 750
Normalkabine PT
AXD Diesel kW 96
Pritsche
SG FM6A5003 157 78 77 750
Doppelkabine DN
Pritsche
AG FA69k004 153 78 74 750
Doppelkabine DN
Fahrgestell
SG FM6A5003 157 78 77 750
Doppelkabine FD
Fahrgestell
AG FA69k004 153 78 74 750
Doppelkabine FD
Fahrgestell
SG FM6A5003 153 78 77 750
Normalkabine fe
AG FA69k004 149 78 74 750
Consulting for body builders in Germany is available from the listed address.
Brieffach 2963
Postfach 21 05 80
D-30405 Hannover
Fax. +49 511 798 8500