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Vehicle Information Code Plate

FIGURE 2 - VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE:










Vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the headlight support panel.

The plate shows model code, engine model, transaxle model, and body color code.

FIGURE 3 - STAMPING LOCATION:




CHASSIS NUMBER

Stamping Location

The chassis number is stamped on the right top of the fire wall in the engine compartment. (Fig. 3)



Chassis Number Code Chart

FIGURE 4 - 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 manufacture 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. 4)

FIGURE 5 - NAME PLATE LOCATION:




NAME PLATE

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

FIGURE 6 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.4L ENGINE:




FIGURE 7 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.6L 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. 6 and 7)
Engine Model Stamped Number Remarks

1.4L engine G12B For U.S.A.
4G12 For Canada
1.6L engine G32B For U.S.A.
4G32 For Canada

FIGURE 5 - NAME PLATE LOCATION:




FIGURE 6 - ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NO. LOCATION FOR 1.4L ENGINE:




(2) The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number, and the serial number cycles, as shown below. (Figs. 5 and 6)



Engine model Engine serial number

1.4L engine 12AA00201 to 12YY9999
1.6L engine 2AA00201 to 2YY9999
BODY COLOR CODE

Body color code Body color

B71 Blue
B91 Light Blue
C19 Brown
H10 Magellan silver
H39 Dark gray
H80 Silver
K16 Gold
R49 Red
R73 Red
S25 Beige
S34 Beige
W42 White
X15 Black
X21 Velvet Black