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Imprinting new vehicle identification number

  1. Spacer for replacing the vehicle identification number

    The spacer for applying the vehicle identification number is in the front, right firewall. Two sections are intended for use.

    Section 1 -A-  is the standard spacer.

    Section 2 -B-  is the spare spacer for a corrected vehicle identification number.

    Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number Spacers
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  2. Imprinting new Vehicle Ident. No.
NOTE:
  • Only imprint vehicle identification number in a KTL sheetmetal part.
  • The area should be countered when imprinting the vehicle identification number.
  1. Stamp the vehicle identification number to be replaced into the spacer with an 8 mm number embossing tool and the Porsche star.
  2. Mask imprinted vehicle identification number.
  3. Apply exterior paintwork.
  4. Remove the vehicle identification number mark.
  5. Paint repair area with clear lacquer.

KTL Cathodic dipbath is the primer applied to the sheetmetal parts at the factory