Imprinting Vehicle Identification Number

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After replacing the body or sheetmetal parts in the area of the vehicle identification number, the original vehicle identification number must be re-imprinted on the new body or new sheetmetal part.
An incorrectly imprinted vehicle identification number must be permanently crossed through with an X so that it remains legible. In such cases, the applicable vehicle identification number must be imprinted above the crossed out number in the replacement field.
For information on procedures for documenting a newly imprinted vehicle identification number in the vehicle documents or in the case of questions concerning homologation, contact the importer of the respective country involved.
In Germany, the newly imprinted vehicle identification number must be reported in writing to the vehicle registration office immediately. We recommend cutting out the area containing the original vehicle identification number and submitting it to the registration office as proof.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number

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Location of the vehicle identification number
1. 1.1. The vehicle identification number must be applied at the rear right of the floorpan.
2. 1.2. Two fields are provided for use.
3. 1.3. Field -A- is the standard location to apply the vehicle identification number.
4. 1.4. Field -B- is the spare space for a corrected vehicle identification number.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Vehicle Identification Number
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Re-imprinting new vehicle identification number
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- When imprinting the vehicle identification number, the floorpan must be supported by a suitable tool.
1. 2.1.
2. 2.2. Stamp the vehicle identification number with 8-mm letter/digit embossing tool with DIN 1451 close spaced lettering Nr.128-1 and delimiter marking punch 9693 in field -A- .
3. 2.3. Mask the imprinted vehicle identification number after priming.
4. 2.4. Apply exterior paintwork.
5. 2.5. Remove the mask from the vehicle identification number.
6. 2.6. Paint repair area with clear lacquer.