Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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7.2 Bodyshell/body
7 Modifications to the basic vehicle
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Note
Any modifications to the rear portal including the
roof area are only permitted in exceptional cases
and require a certificate of non-objection from
the department responsible under 1.6 “Contact”
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N23.00-2031-00
1 Rear portal area (an upfitter impact study (UIS) is
required)
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Seats must be accessible directly from the outside
via a door or from the cab.
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It must be possible to open locked doors quickly
and easily from the inside.
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The doors must open wide enough and the door
entrances must be shaped in such a way as to
enable persons to get in and out of the vehicle
safely and comfortably.
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The maximum permitted height of the bottom step
above the road surface is 400 mm.
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Fittings must allow sufficient clearance to the inte-
rior door handles regardless of the position of the
cargo area sliding door (anti-pinch protection).
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On no account should modifications be made to
the central locking system or to the immediate
area around the door or in the area of the pillars or
crossmembers.
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Note
Upon completion of all work on the vehicle, the
vehicle must comply with the specified corrosion
prevention measures (
7.2.4
Fenders and wheel wells
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WARNING
Lowering the wheel wells is not permissible. Other-
wise, the vehicle could be damaged (e.g. wheel wells
and tires).
7.2.5
Underfloor paneling
If parts of the standard underfloor paneling are
removed, additional corrosion protection is required in
the entire underfloor area.
If trim parts are removed, this can cause wind noises.
