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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VIN:





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number (V.l.N.) is stamped on the upper right side of the cowl top front panel.






VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

1. World manufacturer's identifier code kMH - Hyundai Motor Co., Korea 2HM - Bromont Assembly Plant, Canada

2. Drive line type
V - For LHD
U - For RHO

3. Body Type
F - 2 Door sedan

4. Body style & version
1 - Standard
2 - Deluxe (GL)
3 - Super deluxe (GLS)

5. Restraint type
1 - Active system
2 - Passive system

6. Engine type
N - 1495 cc

7. Check digit (Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers)

8. Model year
L-1990 N-1992
M-1991 P-1993 R-1994

9. Plant code
U - Ulsan plant
B - Bromont plant

10. Serial number 000001 through 999999