Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The vehicle identification number (VIN) for registration purposes is stamped onto the body on the right-hand side floor panel.

The vehicle identification number is also located on the vehicle certification label. The vehicle certification label is positioned on the left-hand B-pillar above the latch.

The visible VIN (label) is fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close to the windshield glass on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.







Visible VIN (Label)







Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)


World Manufacturer Identifier (Part 1 Of 2):






World Manufacturer Identifier (Part 2 Of 2):






VIN Position 1, 2, and 3


Restraint System Type:






VIN Position 4


Manufacturer Specification:






VIN Position 5


Line, Series and Body Type:






VIN Position 6 and 7


Engine Type:






VIN Position 8


VIN Position 9
VIN position 9 is a check digit


Year of Manufacture:






VIN position 10


Assembly Plant:






VIN Position 11


Production Sequence Number:






VIN position 12 through 17