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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

MODELS

VEHICLES FOR USA

VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL EMISSION REGULATION





VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION





VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE





The vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the cowl top outer panel in the engine compartment.

The plate shows model code, engine model, transaxle model and body color code.





For monotone color vehicles, the body color code shall be indicated.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)





The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.

CODE CHART








VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL





The vehicle safety certification label is attached to the face of the left door sill.

This label indicates the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD





The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the driver's door.

ENGINE MODEL STAMPING





The engine model is stamped on the cylinder block.
The engine model number is as shown as follow.





The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number.

THEFT PROTECTION





The mark in the illustration is stamped to replacement ports for the engine and the transaxle.

LOCATIONS