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Crossing out vehicle identification number and restamp in spare field - AR60.00-P-0800-05R

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Number Stamps (140 589 26 63 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Letter Stamps (140 589 26 63 05)
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Fig 3: Identifying Stamping Guide (220 589 00 63 00)
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  1. Cross out erroneous vehicle identification number with "X" letter stamp.
  2. Displace the stamping guide onto the spare field (arrow-C).

    IMPORTANT Press stamping guide into vehicle transverse axis (arrow-A). Tighten fastening nuts.

    Fig 4: Crossing Out Vehicle Identification Number And Restamp In Spare Field (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 5: Crossing Out Vehicle Identification Number And Restamp In Spare Field (2 Of 2)
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  3. Start with "Mercedes star" symbol stamp at left in window plate (arrow). The number stamp must be positioned completely on the left at the window plate.

    IMPORTANT The tip of the Mercedes star must point upward in the script.

  4. Then position and stamp in the "W" letter stamp at the left edge of the first increment marking in the window plate.

    IMPORTANT Move forward one increment mark on the scale in the window plate with each subsequent number stamp until the complete vehicle identification number and final Mercedes star have been stamped in the cross member.