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MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE Issue date: 20.10. 2020
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1Introduction
1.1 The aim of these directives 5
1.2 Symbols 7
1.3 Vehicle safety 8
1.4 Operational safety 9
1.5 Accident prevention 10
1.6 Note on copyright 11
2 General
2.1 Technical advice and
contact persons 12
2.2 Product safety 13
2.3 Ensuring traceability 15
2.4 Mitsubishi three diamonds and
Fuso emblem 16
2.5 Trademarks 17
2.6 Recycling of components 18
2.7 Quality system 19
2.8 Issue of letter of no objection 20
3 Planning of bodies
3.1 Selecting the chassis 22
3.2 Vehicle modifications 23
3.3 Dimensions, weights, overall
vehicle height 24
3.4 Vehicle type identification data 26
3.5 Tires 27
3.6 Bolted and welded connections 28
3.7 Soundproofing 30
3.8 Maintenance and repairs 31
3.9 Advanced Emergency Braking
System (AEBS) 34
3.10 Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) 35
3.11 Optional equipment 36
3.12 ADR/GGVS 37
4 Technical threshold values for
planning
4.1 Vehicle overhang and technical
wheelbases 38
4.2 Weight distribution, CoG height,
anti-roll bars 40
4.3 Steerability 41
4.4 Clearance for the basic vehicle and
bodies 42
4.5 Permissible load on cab roof 45
4.6 Vehicle body incline 46
4.7 Others 51
5 Damage prevention
5.1 Brake hoses/cables and lines 53
5.2 Welding work 54
5.3 Corrosion protection measures 56
5.4 Bolted connections 59
5.5 Painting work 63
5.6 Chassis springs 72
5.7 Tilting the cab 73
5.8 Towing and tow-starting 74
5.9 Risk of fire 75
5.10 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 76
5.11 Storing and handing over the vehicle 77
6 Modifications to the basic vehicle
6.1 General 78
6.2 Chassis frame material 80
6.3 Drilling work on the vehicle frame 81
6.4 Welding work on the vehicle frame 83
6.5 Modifications to the wheelbase 84
6.6 Frame modifications 85
6.7 Mounting of implements and
auxiliary components 88
6.8 Cab 95
6.9 Seats and bench seat 99
6.10 Installation of propeller shafts 100
6.11 Brake systems 102
6.12 Handling of EV system 107
6.13 Others 122
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