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Vehicle Identification Number Colt/Champ "NE-24 - NE-44"

FIGURE 1 - VIN PLATE LOCATION:




VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate which is attached to the left top side of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield. (Fig. 1)



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE

All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells destination, brand, sales code, price class, engine displacement, body type, etc.



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST

FIGURE 2 - STAMPING LOCATION:




CHASSIS NUMBER

Stamping Location

The chassis number is stamped on the right top of the fire wall in the engine compartment. (Fig. 2)



Chassis Number Code Chart

FIGURE 3 - LABEL LOCATION:




VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL

The vehicle safety certification label is stuck near the door striker on the driver's side.

This label shows the date of manufacturer numerically, month and year, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.), Gross Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R.), -front and -rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.). (Fig. 3)

FIGURE 4 - NAME PLATE LOCATION:




NAME PLATE

The name plate is riveted on the fire wall in the engine compartment.

FIGURE 5 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.4 ENGINE:




FIGURE 6 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.6 ENGINE:




ENGINE MODEL STAMPING

(1) The engine model number is stamped at the right front side on the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in the following. (Figs. 5 and 6)
Engine Model Stamped Number Remarks


"J" engine G12B For U.S.A.
4G12 For Canada


"K" engine G32B For U.S.A.
4G32 For Canada



FIGURE 5 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.4 ENGINE:




FIGURE 6 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.6 ENGINE:




(2) The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number as shown in the following. (Figs. 5 and 6)

FIGURE 7 - TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION:




TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER

The transaxle model number is indicated in the chart. The transaxle serial number is stamped on the clutch housing of the transaxle case as shown in the following. (Fig. 7)
Transaxle Model Serial Number Stamped

KM160 (4-speed M/T) 6A00101 to 6Z99999
KM165 (4 x 2-speed M/T) 7A00101 to 7Z99999
KM170 (3-speed A/T) 8A00101 to 8Z99999


NOTE: The transaxle serial number returns from 00101 to 99999 and the lefter in the number changes in the alphabetical order.
VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE

The vehicle information code plate is located as follows:
Challenger, Sapporo - Load Panel Dodge/Plymouth Colt - Bridge Panel



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