Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

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

Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate:

Vehicle Identification Number List:

VEHICLES 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, transmission model and body color code.

For monotone color vehicles, the body color code shall be indicated. For two-tone vehicles, each color code only shall be indicated in series.

CHASSIS NUMBER




STAMPING LOCATION
The chassis number is stamped on the side of the frame near the right rear wheel.

Chassis Number Code Chart:

VEHICLE SAFETY 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 Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).










ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
The engine model is stamped on the cylinder block.
These engine model numbers are as shown as follows.
The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number.




THEFT PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is attached as a plate or label to the following major parts of the engine and transmission, as well as main outer panels:

Engine cylinder block, Transmission housing. Fender, Doors, Liftgate, Quarter panel, Hook, Bumpers.

In addition, a theft-protection label is attached to replacement parts for the body outer panel main components, and the same data are stamped into replacement parts for the engine and the transmission.

CAUTION:
Cautions regarding panel repairs:
1. When repainting original parts, do so after first masking the theft-protection label. After painting, be sure to peel off the masking tape.
2. The theft-protection label for replacement parts is covered by masking tap,, so such parts can be painted as is. The masking tape should be removed after painting is finished.
3. The theft-protection label should not be removed from original parts or replacement parts.

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