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Suspension: Application and ID






Production Control Number Clarification

Explanations of the production control numbers (PR number)

Shock absorber combination installed in vehicle is indicated by corresponding PR number on vehicle data plate.

Sample Vehicle Data Label





- Front axle PR no. is item - A -.

- Rear axle PR no. is item - B -.

The vehicle data label can be found in the spare wheel well as well as in the Maintenance booklet.

You can find the suspension version PR no. in illustration see - arrow -.





1BA = Standard suspension

1BE = Sport suspension (20 mm lower than 1BA)

1BD = Sport chassis S4

1BR = Comfort - heavy duty suspension (13 mm higher than 1BA)

1BV = Sport suspension (quattro GmbH)

2MC = Basic suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)

2ME = Sport suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)