How sensitive alterations in vehicle construction are for importer? Here we show an influence of various technical modifications to Russian Type Approval:

Strength of influence

Technical modifications

Very strong.

Urgent approval update. Import may be stopped.

Engine model

Engine power

Strong.

Mostly likely approval update needed

Altering model designation

Increasing tech. permissible mass range (especially top value)

Decreasing lowest value in mass in running order

Changing sales codes describing engine power or emissions level

Medium.

Modifications will be taken into account on next scheduled type approval update

Vehicle dimensions

Engine torque

Engine capacity

Control unit (ECU)

Injectors

Charger

Air filter

Ignition system

Exhaust system (catalysts, mufflers, particle filters)

Transmission (ratios, model)

Tyres

Glazing

Lighting