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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER' LOCATION




The vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART PLATE







All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST <1997 MODEL>




VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL




VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA

VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE







Vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the bulkhead in the engine compartment.
The plate shows model code, engine model, transaxle model, and body color code.

VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL




1. The vehicle safety certification label is attached to the face of the left door pillar.
2. This label indicates Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R.) front, rear and Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.).