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Parts Marking Locations

Parts Marking Locations

To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self adhesive labels attached with a break-off bolt. Replacement body parts will have self-adhesive labels, and replacement engine and transmission parts will be stamped with a code for spare parts.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.




Label locations: Letters without parenthesies indicate locations on original parts. Letters with parenthesies indicate locations on replacement parts.