Volkswagen Passat '97, User Manual

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The advantages for workshops like yourself are:
- More clarity as regards the spare parts situation
- Simplified inventory management
- Fewer different special tools and fixtures
- Easier assembly and repair
Platform
The platform comprises both common parts and system parts.
Common parts
e.g. sliding sunroof, steel rim
Common parts may only be used in platform
vehicles without change.
They do not influence the design of the
vehicle.
System parts
e.g. seat
Some system parts are identical.
They have to be adapted since they are the
interface between the platform and body.
Common part
Frame
Adapted part
Vehicle-specific seat uphol-
stery, seat cover, etc.
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System part