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

Fig 1: Identifying Set Of Number Stamps (140 589 26 63 00)
G05258512Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Stamping Guide (251 589 00 63 00)
G05258513Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  1. Cross out erroneous vehicle identification number with letter stamp "X".
  2. Reposition window plate on spare field (broken border) (arrow C)
  3. Start with "Mercedes star" number 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.

    Fig 3: Identifying Stamping In Vehicle Identification Number
    G05258511Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

    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 crossmember.