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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID






Type Plate and VIN

A Type plate
It is in the passenger side fuse panel.
B VIN
It is stamped on the left side in opening in the windshield.

VIN Explanation:





Vehicle Data Label

The vehicle data label is in the customer Maintenance booklet and on the passenger side fuse box cover.

The label contains the following vehicle data:





1 VIN
2 Model identification number/Production control number
3 Model explanation
4 Engine output/Emissions standard/Transmission
5 Engine and transmission codes (no information for certain countries)
6 Paint number/interior equipment identification number
7 Optional equipment identification numbers
8 Curb weight/Consumption/CO2 emissions (no information for certain countries)

Engine Code and Engine Identification

The "engine code" is on the vehicle data label in the Maintenance booklet and in the spare wheel recess or on the luggage compartment floor.

4.2L





Engine number ("engine code" and "serial number ") is located at top front of cylinder block - arrow -.

5.2L





Engine number ("engine code" and "serial number ") is located at top front of cylinder block - arrow -.