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Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE

VEHICLES IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION





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

CODE CHART








VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST

VEHICLES FOR USA

(VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL EMISSION REGULATION)





(VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION)





VEHICLES FOR PUERTO RICO, GUAM AND SAIPAN





VEHICLES FOR CANADA





CHASSIS NUMBER





The chassis number is stamped on the front floor pan.

CHASSIS NUMBER CODE CHART





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE PLATE





The vehicle information code plate is riveted to the face of the passengers door sill.

CODE CHART





For monotone color vehicles, the body color code shall be indicated.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD





The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the drivers door.

ENGINE MODEL STAMPING





The engine model is stamped on the cylinder block.
These engine model numbers are as shown as follows.





The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number.