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Engine

ENGINE ID AND VIN DERIVATIVE LOCATION

Engine ID And VIN Derivative Location:




The 2.6L (LY9) primary location (1) is on the cam drive cover on the front of the engine.

Six Digit Engine Stamp:




The 2.6L (LY9) VIN Derivatives location (1) and 3.2L (LA3) engine secondary location (2) are stamped on a metal plate located on the left side of the engine.