Body and Implement Mounting Guidelines U500 North America
Implement / Body Installation
August 2005
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4.3 Vehicle modifications
The Unimog chassis is designed in such a way that all imple-
ments and bodies can usually be mounted to the existing imple-
ment mounting points without a modification to the chassis.
Modifications to the brake assembly support / battery unit / air
drier combination part on the left hand side of the vehicle are not
permissible.
Unauthorized changes to the Unimog brake system are at the
sole risk of the person carrying out the work and could impair the
vehicle's operating safety. Inspection and approval by the techni-
cal inspection authority may be necessary.
Should modification of the original arrangement of the brake sys-
tem in the chassis be unavoidable, lines and fittings of the same
quality and dimensions must be used. It may become necessary
to check the time response of the brake system (technical inspec-
tion authority).
No modifications may be made to the vehicle's scope of delivery
without approval. In particular, Freightliner LCC must be con-
sulted if the following modifications are planned:
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Shortening or lengthening the chassis overhang
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Drilling and welding on the chassis frame or axles
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Modifications to the frame
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Modifications to the brake and steering system (e.g. modifica-
tions to the brake lines)
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Modifications to the intake and exhaust system
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Modifications to wheels, tires, springs (e.g. locking the sus-
pension)
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Modifications which impair the safety of the cab (e.g. holes in
the A- or B-pillars)
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Modifications to the hydraulic system
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Modifications to the lighting system
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Modifications to soundproofing
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Modifications to the engine
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Modifications to the electrical system, including, for example
moving electronic control units
