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Vehicle Identification Number Colt

Fig. 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:




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.

Fig. 2 - Vehicle Information Code Plate:




Vehicle Number Code Chart:




Vehicle Number Code Chart:




VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE Vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the cowl panel in the engine compartment.

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

Fig. 3 - Stamping Location:




Chassis Number Code Chart:




CHASSIS NUMBER

Stamping Location

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

Fig. 4 - Label Location:




VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL

The vehicle safety certification label is applied 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)
NAME PLATE

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

Fig. 6 - Engine Model and Serial No. Location for 1.5L and 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

1.5L engine G15B For U.S.A.
1.6L engine G32B For U.S.A.


(2) The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number. (Fig. 6)