Stamping in vehicle identification number - AR60.00-P-0800-02T

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Number Punches (140 589 26 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Letter Punches (140 589 26 63 05)

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Fig 3: Identifying Number Punch Guide (211 589 02 63 00)

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Start with "Mercedes star" symbol punch at left in window plate (arrow).
The tip of the Mercedes star should point upward in the script.
Then position and punch in the "W" letter punch at the left edge of the first increment marking in the window plate.
Move forward one increment mark on the scale in the window plate with each subsequent number punch until the complete vehicle identification number and final Mercedes star have been punched in the cross member.

Fig 4: Punching Mercedes Star Symbol At Left In Window Plate
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