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Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
V1.0, February 2015
INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
APPENDIX
2.3.9
Noise insulation
An important factor to consider is the level of noise produced by the vehicle. The
original vehicles supplied by HMC comply with the European homologation for
acoustic insulation.
For all modifications to the vehicle which could cause an alteration in noise levels,
e.g. changing tyres, engine or exhaust system modifications, etc. care must be taken
to ensure that the noise produced is within the limits allowed by law.
Both exterior and interior noise in the passenger compartment of the vehicle should
be taken into account. The following standards should be considered:
- DIRECTIVE 2007/34/EC
of 14 June 2007 amending, for the purposes of its adap
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tation to technical progress, Council Directive 70/157/EEC concerning the per
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missible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles.
- DIRECTIVE 70/157/EEC
of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust sys
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tem of motor vehicles.
- REGULATION No. R51
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor
vehicles having at least four wheels with regard to their noise emissions.
- Regulations and legislation in force in each country.
NOTICE
Original sound insulation systems such as sound absorbing panels should not be
dismantled. If, for various reasons, these should be modified or removed, it will be
the responsibility of the BB to ensure that the final level of noise emissions does
not exceed the maximum established by law. Materials with at least the same
sound quality and the same fire resistance properties should be used.
For more information on noise considerations due to the modifications inside the
vehicle,
see chapter 4.5.2 "Noise insulation".