Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The official vehicle identification number (VIN) for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal plate and fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.
The VIN is also located on the vehicle certification label.









Vehicle Identification Number (Typical)









World Manufacturer Identifier





Market, Air Bag Specification





Transmission, Steering Code





Body Code





Engine Emission System

NOTE:
*1 EU. Includes the following markets; Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Eire, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden and UK.

NOTE:
*2 East Europe. Includes the following markets; Croatia and Serbia.

NOTE:
*3 Russia. Includes the following markets; Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.





Check Digit





Model Year





Assembly Plant and Model Line





Production Sequence Number





VIN Label

VIN Label (Europe and Rest of world)









VIN Label (North America)









VIN Label (Saudi Arabia and Gulf States)









VIN Label (Canada)









VIN Label (China)









VIN Label (Argentina)









Automatic Transmission Number
The serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on a metal label or bar code (if equipped) attached to the transmission casing.

Engine Number - 5.0L and 5.0L Supercharged
The serial number is stamped on an engine web on the left-hand side of the cylinder block behind the engine mounting. The emission code is also located here, on the transmission flange.