Auxiliary heater

Identification plates

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There are different types of identification plates.

When the auxiliary heater is replaced, check the type plate and the duplicate plate and replace as necessary.

Identification plate on auxiliary heater

The date of first use is entered on the lower section of the data plate.

The year the unit was first brought into operation must be entered on the “Genuine part” identification plate.
N00-11041

Duplicate identification plate for auxiliary heater

In the engine compartment of the vehicle, there is a second (duplicate) identification plate attached to the right of the lock carrier (when looking in direction of travel). If there is any doubt concerning the type of the auxiliary heater, always observe the identification plate attached directly to the auxiliary heater.
N00-11040

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