Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
ENGINE ID AND VIN DERIVATIVE LOCATION2.2L Engine (VIN 4) VIN Derivative Location:
The engine code letter is the eight digit of the VIN, which identifies the engine.
Stick-on labels attached to the engine, laser etching, or stamping in the engine block indicate the engine unit number/build code date.
The primary location for the engine ID is on front of the rocker cover (1).
The primary (2) and secondary (3) hand stamp locations for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
(1) Barcode
(2) Sequence Number
(3) Day
(4) Month
(5) Year
(6) Engine Assembly Plant
(7) Broadcast Code
(8) Part Designation
(9) Engine Assembly Number
(10) Broadcast Code
The partial VIN identifies the specific vehicle by sequence number.