INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
APPENDIX
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4.3.8
Structure
The bearing structure of the panel and passenger vans, i.e., the skeleton of the ve
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hicle, consists mainly in a number of roof beams and lateral pillars connected to the
chassis frame. They are properly distributed throughout the vehicle to optimise its
performance. It is important to prevent modification of these elements, as this could
lead to a loss of stiffness and strength in the vehicle structure.
Table 1-54 LCV_SPBGC43_003 Body structure Panel Van high roof