Aftermarket IPD 22-0187 Timing Chain

Manufacturer: IPD

Part Number (MPN/SKU): 22-0187 (220187)

Product Groups/Categories: Engine, Engine Timing

Product Details for 22-0187 by IPD

Aftermarket IPD Timing Chain with part number 22-0187 in the Engine category. Find the best offer for IPD 22-0187 from our trusted suppliers.

For detailed technical data, visit Product specifications.

This product fits the following models: MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (CL203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (A209), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209), MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (A207), MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (C207), etc.

Fitment data is a guide, not a guarantee. Compare with the part you’re replacing, or ask your mechanic, before ordering.

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Aftermarket IPD 22-0187 Timing Chain is also cross-referenced with the following part numbers: FEBI BILSTEIN 33894, etc.

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Product Specifications & Characteristics

These are the detailed technical specifications, characteristics and key features of IPD 22-0187, including material, dimensions, and design details.

Characteristic
Technical parameter
Value
Specification
Timing Chain Size G44HCF-2 106E
Chain Type Closed chain

Cross References & Interchange Guide

Here you can find parts from other brands equivalent to IPD 22-0187, offering the same fit and function as the original component. Aftermarket interchanges for IPD 22-0187 are offered by febi bilstein.

Producer
Aftermarket brand
Cross Numbers
Compatible part numbers
FEBI BILSTEIN 33894

Vehicle Fitment for IPD 22-0187

This section lists all vehicle models compatible with IPD 22-0187, helping you verify if the part fits your specific make and model. Suitable for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (CL203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (A209), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209), MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (A207), MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (C207) and other models listed below.

Cars & Light Commercial Vehicles:

MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (CL203)
2002 - 2008
Modifications:
C 160 Kompressor (203.730), C 180 Kompressor (203.746), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.743), C 200 Kompressor (203.742), C 230 Kompressor (203.740)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Coupe
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.921 122 hp 90 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Coupe by year: 2004·2005·2006·2007·2008
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W203)
2002 - 2007
Modifications:
C 180 Kompressor (203.046), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.043), C 200 Kompressor (203.042), C 230 Kompressor (203.040)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Saloon
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS by year: 2010·2011·2012·2013·2014
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W204)
2007 - 2014
Modifications:
C 180 Kompressor (204.046), C 200 Kompressor (204.041), C 250 CGI (204.047)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Saloon
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.952 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.950 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203)
2002 - 2007
Modifications:
C 180 Kompressor (203.246), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.243), C 200 Kompressor (203.242), C 230 Kompressor (203.240)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Estate
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model by year: 2010·2011·2012·2013·2014
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204)
2007 - 2014
Modifications:
C 180 Kompressor (204.246), C 200 Kompressor (204.241), C 250 CGI (204.247)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Estate
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.952 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.950 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
2008 - 2011
Modifications:
CLC 180 Kompressor (203.746)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Coupe
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS by year: 2008·2009·2010·2011
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (A209)
2003 - 2010
Modifications:
CLK 200 Kompressor (209.441), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.442)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Convertible
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.955 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible by year: 2006·2007·2008·2009·2010
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209)
2002 - 2009
Modifications:
CLK 200 CGI (209.343), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.341), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.342)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Coupe
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.955 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLK by year: 2005·2006·2007·2008·2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (A207)
2010 - 2016
Modifications:
E 200 CGI (207.448), E 250 CGI (207.447)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Convertible
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (C207)
2009 - 2016
Modifications:
E 200 CGI (207.348), E 250 CGI (207.347)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Coupe
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Sedan (W211)
2002 - 2008
Modifications:
E 200 Kompressor (211.041), E 200 Kompressor (211.042), E 200 NGT (211.042)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Saloon
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.956 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS by year: 2011·2012·2013·2014·2015
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Sedan (W212)
2009 - 2015
Modifications:
E 200 CGI (212.048, 212.148), E 200 NGT (212.041), E 250 CGI (212.047, 212.147)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Saloon
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.958 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211)
2003 - 2009
Modifications:
E 200 Kompressor (211.241), E 200 T Kompressor (211.242)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Estate
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.956 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S212)
2009 - 2016
Modifications:
E 200 CGI (212.248), E 250 CGI (212.247)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Estate
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171)
2004 - 2011
Modifications:
200 Kompressor (171.442), 200 Kompressor (171.445)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Convertible
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.944 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.954 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5-t (B906)
2008 - 2018
Modifications:
316 (906.133, 906.135, 906.233, 906.235)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Platform/Chassis
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.951 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 5-t (B906)
2008 - 2018
Modifications:
516 (906.153, 906.155, 906.253, 906.255)
Drives:
Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies:
Platform/Chassis
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
M 271.951 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Vehicle Details
Make / Model • Modification • Drive • Body
Years
Production period
Engine Specifications
Compatible engines (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (CL203)
Modifications: C 160 Kompressor (203.730), C 180 Kompressor (203.746), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.743), C 200 Kompressor (203.742), C 230 Kompressor (203.740)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Coupe
2002 - 2008
M 271.921 122 hp 90 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Coupe by year: 2004·2005·2006·2007·2008
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W203)
Modifications: C 180 Kompressor (203.046), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.043), C 200 Kompressor (203.042), C 230 Kompressor (203.040)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Saloon
2002 - 2007
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS by year: 2010·2011·2012·2013·2014
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Sedan (W204)
Modifications: C 180 Kompressor (204.046), C 200 Kompressor (204.041), C 250 CGI (204.047)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Saloon
2007 - 2014
M 271.952 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.950 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203)
Modifications: C 180 Kompressor (203.246), C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.243), C 200 Kompressor (203.242), C 230 Kompressor (203.240)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Estate
2002 - 2007
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.948 192 hp 141 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model by year: 2010·2011·2012·2013·2014
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204)
Modifications: C 180 Kompressor (204.246), C 200 Kompressor (204.241), C 250 CGI (204.247)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Estate
2007 - 2014
M 271.952 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.950 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
Modifications: CLC 180 Kompressor (203.746)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Coupe
2008 - 2011
M 271.946 143 hp 105 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS by year: 2008·2009·2010·2011
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (A209)
Modifications: CLK 200 Kompressor (209.441), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.442)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Convertible
2003 - 2010
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.955 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible by year: 2006·2007·2008·2009·2010
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209)
Modifications: CLK 200 CGI (209.343), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.341), CLK 200 Kompressor (209.342)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Coupe
2002 - 2009
M 271.940 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.942 170 hp 125 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.955 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ CLK by year: 2005·2006·2007·2008·2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (A207)
Modifications: E 200 CGI (207.448), E 250 CGI (207.447)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Convertible
2010 - 2016
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (C207)
Modifications: E 200 CGI (207.348), E 250 CGI (207.347)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Coupe
2009 - 2016
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Sedan (W211)
Modifications: E 200 Kompressor (211.041), E 200 Kompressor (211.042), E 200 NGT (211.042)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Saloon
2002 - 2008
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.956 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS by year: 2011·2012·2013·2014·2015
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Sedan (W212)
Modifications: E 200 CGI (212.048, 212.148), E 200 NGT (212.041), E 250 CGI (212.047, 212.147)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Saloon
2009 - 2015
M 271.958 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol/Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
M 271.820 M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211)
Modifications: E 200 Kompressor (211.241), E 200 T Kompressor (211.242)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Estate
2003 - 2009
M 271.941 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.956 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model by year: 2012·2013·2014·2015·2016
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S212)
Modifications: E 200 CGI (212.248), E 250 CGI (212.247)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Estate
2009 - 2016
M 271.860 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.860 204 hp 150 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171)
Modifications: 200 Kompressor (171.442), 200 Kompressor (171.445)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Convertible
2004 - 2011
M 271.944 163 hp 120 kW 1.8 L Petrol
M 271.954 184 hp 135 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3,5-t (B906)
Modifications: 316 (906.133, 906.135, 906.233, 906.235)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Platform/Chassis
2008 - 2018
M 271.951 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 5-t (B906)
Modifications: 516 (906.153, 906.155, 906.253, 906.255)
Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive
Bodies: Platform/Chassis
2008 - 2018
M 271.951 156 hp 115 kW 1.8 L Petrol

Engines:

MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.820
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.860
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.921
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
122 hp, 90 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.940
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.941
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.942
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
170 hp, 125 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.944
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
163 hp, 120 kW, 1795 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.946
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
143 hp, 105 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.948
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
192 hp, 141 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.950
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.951
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol/Gas
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.952
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.954
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.955
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.956
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.958
-
Engines: (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol/Gas
Vehicle Details
Make / Model • Modification • Drive • Body
Years
Production period
Engine Specifications
Compatible engines (Legend: Petrol Diesel Gas)
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.820
-
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.860
-
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.921
-
122 hp, 90 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.940
-
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.941
-
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.942
-
170 hp, 125 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.944
-
163 hp, 120 kW, 1795 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.946
-
143 hp, 105 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.948
-
192 hp, 141 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.950
-
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.951
-
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol/Gas
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.952
-
156 hp, 115 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.954
-
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.955
-
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.956
-
184 hp, 135 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol
MERCEDES-BENZ M 271.958
-
163 hp, 120 kW, 1796 cc, 4 cyl, Petrol/Gas

Alternative parts

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