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Procedure For Additional Vehicle Identification Number

Remove ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL LOCATOR

(1) = Original vehicle identification number (line 1).

Mark position lines (2) in accordance with specified dimensions/measurements.

Measurement a = 12 mm

Measurement b = 10 mm

Display input:

NOTE: With Layout 5 the vehicle identification number (line 1) is crossed through.
Fig 2: Identifying Display
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IMPORTANT: Perform stamping operation with position lines  in advance on a test sheet.
Fig 3: Identifying Suction Feet Of Needle Stamping Unit Moving Position
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Move suction feet of needle stamping unit to positions (1) and (2) shown.

NOTE: Make sure the unit is resting securely in position. If necessary, adjust the height and position of the suction feet.

Press pushbutton (1) for vacuum pressure.

Then start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

IMPORTANT: After completing the stamping operation, do not  alter the position of the unit.
Do not  switch off vacuum pressure.
Fig 4: Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
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Stamping second vehicle identification number 

Display input:

NOTE: With Layout 2 the already entered vehicle identification number is stamped in line 2.
Fig 5: Identifying Display
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Start stamping operation with pushbutton (2).

After the stamping operation, if necessary adapt ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID SEAL LOCATOR of second vehicle identification number.

Fig 6: Stamping Vehicle Identification Number
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The following layout functions are available:

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CHART

Layout selection Vehicle identification number
Layout 1 In line 1
Layout 2 In line 2
Layout 3 Turned through 180° in line 1
Layout 4 Turned through 180° in line 2
Layout 5 Cross through in line 1
Layout 6 Cross through in line 2