{"product_id":"manganese-steel-gas-tank-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2010","title":"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957 \u0026 VW Touareg Manganese Steel Gas Tank Skid Plate (2002–2010)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Steel Gas Tank Skid Plate — Porsche Cayenne 955\/957 \u0026amp; VW Touareg (2002–2010)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA punctured fuel tank is dangerous and expensive to repair. This 3 mm work-hardening manganese steel plate gives the tank full coverage against rock strikes and trail debris, and bolts on to factory underbody points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your car from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four options cover the range: Cayenne 955 (2002–2007), Cayenne 957 (2008–2010), Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007) and Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/manganese-steel-gas-tank-skid-plates-cayennetouareg-02-10chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-gt3-15e11d36-9347-4a59-8886-ac7c82334ea8-2929720_480x480.jpg?v=1778490556\" alt=\"Manganese Steel Gas Tank Skid Plate installed on Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg underbody\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eHigh-carbon manganese steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eBlack e-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eFull fuel tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eFactory underbody points — fully reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eAluminum version (5 mm, silver finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-hardening manganese steel — repeated impacts make the plate harder, not weaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull coverage of the fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant black e-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo interference with sensors or vehicle electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/manganese-steel-gas-tank-skid-plates-cayennetouareg-02-10chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-gt10-1037073_480x480.jpg?v=1778490556\" alt=\"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957 and VW Touareg manganese steel gas tank skid plate mounting point detail\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;width:55%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption to select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L pre-facelift, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic socket set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting \/ drilling \/ welding:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plate must be removed for underside maintenance access — it bolts off and back on with basic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: #e0e0e0; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect bolt-on fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo cutting, drilling, or modifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery in 4–6 weeks, tracking provided\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIn stock now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in our own factory, ready to ship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f8f8; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eExpert support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail info@overlandtrek.com anytime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich option should I select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the option to your car's model year. Cayenne 955 for 2002–2007 cars, Cayenne 957 for the 2008–2010 facelift. On the Touareg, Gen 1 is the 2002–2007 pre-facelift 7L and Gen 1.5 Facelift is the 2008–2010 car. If you are unsure, email your VIN to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@overlandtrek.com\"\u003einfo@overlandtrek.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese steel or aluminum — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 mm manganese steel plate suits serious rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts. The 5 mm aluminum version is lighter and better suited to overlanding and moderate off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to remove this for servicing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the plate comes off for underside maintenance access, using basic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this affect fuel tank ventilation or filling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The plate mounts to factory underbody points and does not interfere with the filler neck, vent lines, or fuel system components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy all the skid plates together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the complete manganese steel underbody protection kit bundles the plates at a lower combined price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Overlandtrek","offers":[{"title":"Porsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)","offer_id":47571981009117,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-GT","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Porsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)","offer_id":48609102430429,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-GT-C957","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)","offer_id":48609102463197,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-GT-TG1","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)","offer_id":48609102495965,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-GT-TG15","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/porsche-cayenne-955957-vw-touareg-manganese-steel-gas-tank-skid-plate-2002-2010chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-gtunderbody-skid-plate-4638472.jpg?v=1781235426","url":"https:\/\/overlandtrek.com\/en-es\/products\/manganese-steel-gas-tank-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2010","provider":"Overlandtrek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}