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Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label



Service Parts ID Label

Body Identification Number Plate





1. P/O Number
2. Check Digit
3. Car Type
4. Body Type
5. Battery Tray
6. Production Date
7. Sequential Number
8. Hood
9. Exterior Color
10. Export Country
11. Side Indicator Lamp
12. Trunk Lid
13. P/O Plate Serial Number

Body Identification Number Plate Location





The body identification number plate is attached to the top of the front panel support.



Vehicle Certification Label

Certification Label





1. Production Date
2. Vehicle Type
3. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4. Gross Axle Weight Rating Front
5. Gross Axle Weight Rating Rear
6. Vehicle Identification Number

Certification Label Location





The certification label is attached to the inside of the driver side door jamb.


Vehicle Identification

VIN Plate Location (Except North America)





The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is attached to the top of the front panel support.

VIN Plate Type A





1. Manufacturer's Name
2. VIN
3. Vehicle Type
4. Engine Type
5. Body Color

VIN Plate Type B





1. Manufacturer's Name
2. Whole Vehicle Type Approval Number
3. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
4. GVW
5. Combination Weight (GVW + Braked Trailer Weight)
6. Maximum Permissible Axle Weight - Front
7. Maximum Permissible Axle Weight - Rear
8. Body Color

VIN Plate Type C





1. Manufacturer's Name
2. VIN
3. GVW
4. Type of Engine
5. Number of Seats
6. Type of Vehicle
7. Delivery Time/Built Date
8. Displacement of Engine
9. Body Color

VIN Plate Location (North America)





The VIN plate is attached to the top of the driver's side of the instrument panel.

Engine VIN Location





The engraved VIN is located on the top right side of the bulkhead.