DFNDR skid plate for Volkswagen Transporter/Bus/Multivan/Caravelle T5 and T6 - aluminum underfloor protection

Most of the products in our shop are made on order. Also this product is "on order only" and not on stock. The item will be shipped within 4 weeks of your order.

Well protected with DFNDR: our series of heavy duty underfloor protection - engineered and produced in Germany.

To assure perfect fitment we are scanning all car underfloors with our 3d scanner and do CAD modeling of the parts based on the data we collected.

product attributes

• extremly robust skid plate for engine and ambient components
• can be installed either with the original sound deadening shell or without
• including mounting material
• six bolt-on spacers made from stainless steel
• bolts in grade 10.9
• elaborate and well-proven details
• counter-sunk bolt heads
• sealed bolt threads to prevent deposition of dirt and splash water (at hardly accessible fastening points)
• material of the skid plate: special alloy of aluminum 
• combines high strength with good corrosion resistance
• thickness: 4mm
• still ca. 30% lighter than a skid plate made from 2mm steel
• surface of the skid plate: raw, refined with a frosted finish
• weight of the full kit: ca. 13,5kg
• type approval:
• in Germany: according to §19 StVZO no certification needed
• other countries: please study corresponding regulations of your country or get in touch with your certification engineer

application list

• Volkswagen Transporter/Bus/Multivan/Caravelle T5 (incl. T5.1 and T5.2) type 7H/7E (years 2003 to 2014)
• all engines and transmissions
• front wheel drive and 4motion
• Volkswagen Transporter/Bus/Multivan/Caravelle T6 (incl. T6.1) type SG/SH (years 2014 to 2024)
• basically all engines and transmissions, but
• NOT for Diesel engines with "MAR" (SCR catalytic converters)
• front wheel drive and 4motion

notes/installation instructions

• before assembly: clean all contact areas as well as bolting points thoroughly
• when attaching components to OE mounting points please refer to manufacturer's specifications (e.g. tightening torques)
• needed for installation, but not part of the delivery scope: torque spanner 20-50Nm, bolt adhesive medium strength (e.g. Loctite)
• after taking your car to loose ground or on highly contaminated roads/paths it is expressly recommended to clean the underfloor including the skid plate and the space inbetween skid plate and engine/gearbox; also it is recommended to check all mounting points for damage and proper bolting

restrictions of use

Requires installation by professionals under the use of personal protective equipment.