such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing center.
In some other countries, certain parts are officially
approved for installation or modification only if
they comply with legal requirements. All Mercedes-
Benz Genuine Parts satisfy these requirements.
Make sure that all parts are suitable for your vehi-
cle.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and the engine number when ordering
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts (
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page 284).
Information about Attachments, bodies, installa-
tions and conversions
Notes on body/equipment mounting directives
For safety reasons, have bodies produced and
installed in accordance with the valid Mercedes-
Benz body/equipment mounting directives. These
body/equipment mounting directives ensure that
the chassis and body form one unit and that the
greatest possible level of operational and driving
safety is achieved.
Both vehicle manufacturers and body manufactur-
ers must always ensure that the products they
manufacture come into circulation only in a safe
state and do not pose any risks to people. Other-
wise, there may be consequences under civil, crim-
inal or public law. All manufacturers are responsi-
ble for the products that they have manufactured.
Manufacturers of attachments, bodies, installa-
tions and conversions must guarantee compliance
with Directive 2001/95/EC on general product
safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the following proce-
dure for safety reasons:
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Do not make any other changes to the vehicle.
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Obtain approval from the dealer named on the
inside title page in the event of deviations from
the approved body/equipment mounting direc-
tives.
Acceptance tests performed by public test bodies
or official approvals do not rule out safety risks.
Observe the information about Mercedes-Benz
Genuine Parts (
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You can obtain further information at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury in
the event of improper conversions or
changes to the vehicle
Conversions or changes to the vehicle can pre-
vent systems or components from functioning
properly and/or jeopardize the vehicle's
operational safety.
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Always have conversions or changes to
the vehicle carried out at a qualified
workshop.
If you intend to make changes to your vehicle,
Mercedes-Benz strongly recommends that you
contact the dealer. They will give you all the infor-
mation you need. There may be a charge for this
service.
If body manufacturers and dealers make modifica-
tions that affect the final inspection of the engine,
vehicle or equipment, they must accept sole
responsibility for the vehicle. This also applies to
marking and documenting the vehicle parts affec-
ted by the changes that they make.
You are responsible for ensuring and providing evi-
dence that the following conditions are met:
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The vehicle complies with all relevant stand-
ards and regulations that are affected by the
modification.
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The modified vehicle still meets the vehicle
safety standards and emissions laws and regu-
lations.
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The modification does not impair the safety of
the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz is not responsible for the final
inspection, product liability or warranty claims
resulting from modification. This applies to the fol-
lowing points:
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The modified components or systems
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The resultant violation of emissions laws and
regulations or vehicle safety standards
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All consequences resulting from the modified,
less safe or even faulty vehicle
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility as final
manufacturer or for the resultant product liability.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly minor changes to the vehicle, such
as attaching a radiator grille in winter, are not per-
mitted. Do not cover the radiator. Do not use any
thermal mats, insect protection covers, etc.
General notes
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