CERBERA SERVICEI"WORKSHOP lVIANUAL
2.Locating The
VIN
Plate
To find out or check any of the vehicle identification
numbers the
VIN
plate must be located.
The
VIN
plate is located in the engine bay of the
Cerbera, and is only visible when the bonnet is fully
open (resting on it's support). The actual position of the
VIN
plate is at the front of the engine bay on the near
side of the car
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ENGINEERING LIMITED
BLACKPOOL ENGLAND
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The Body Code gives the car's paint
specification details.
It
begins with a
letter followed by four numbers.
The Engine no. is an
11
figure code,
also consisting of both letters
&
num
bers.
The
VIN
no. is an
17
figure code con
sisting of both letters
&
numbers.
3.
Reading The
VIN
Plate
The
VIN
plate is produced in a standard format for the
range of
TVR
vehicles. The diagram opposite shows the
plate and the location of specific identification nwnbers.
Jacking Procedure
Before commencing with the instructions below the car
must be raised off the ground.
1.
To Raise Front Wheels:
l.
2.
3.
The surface must be a solid groW1d surface.
Ensure that the hand brake is on.
Ensure that the jacking device is positioned only
W1der one of the chassis tubes and not W1der any
part of the floor pan or body. The recommended
area for positioning the jack is between the two
front wheels of the car, on either the crossmember
that the towing eye is located on, or the
crossmember behind it.
4.
Proceed with raiSing the vehicle.
5.
Insert axle stands. These should be positioned
behind the front wheels - figlO
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2. To Raise Rear VVheels:
1.
Use a solid, level ground surface.
2.
Ensure that the front wheels are securely chocked.
3.
Ensure that the jacking device is positioned only
under one of the chassis tubes as close to the main
chassis rail as possible and not W1der any
part of the floor pan or body.
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