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Volkswagen Build Guide And Model Years
I-CAR · July 25, 2019 · Volkswagen
Summary
Volkswagen provides a downloadable Build Guide PDF on their subscription-based service information website for vehicles from 1999 to the present. This guide helps technicians identify the correct model codes (such as CA3 for Atlas or CMD for Atlas Cross Sport) to ensure they select the correct body repair manual.
What to do on the job
Download the Volkswagen Build Guide PDF from the Service Information tab to match the vehicle's model code with the correct body repair manual.
How to use it
Use this document to justify administrative or research time when navigating the Volkswagen service portal. It explains how to decode model years and codes (e.g., understanding that '> 2024' applies to 2025 and newer models) to ensure the correct repair procedures are being utilized for the specific vehicle build.
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