Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References: Overview

89chrysler06

Models


1989 Domestic & Import Passenger Cars & Trucks


Subject


1989 Standard Paint Colors


Index


BODY & SHEET METAL


Date

April 10, 1989

No.


23-08-89

P-1364 (C23-53)
The 1989 paint information is being provided for Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle and import models in one bulletin.


Paint codes are located on the vehicle information plate on each vehicle. THIS BULLETIN DOES NOT LIST SALES CODES. The vehicle information plate locations are as follows:


CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE


Body Vehicle Code Plate Location

AC Left radiator yoke support/closure panel
AL Left radiator yoke support/closure panel
AP Left radiator yoke support/closure panel
AK Left radiator yoke support/closure panel
AG Center radiator yoke/closure panel
AH Left radiator yoke/closure panel
AM Middle of left inner fender shield above tire
AE Left radiator yoke/closure panel
AJ Center radiator yoke/closure panel
AS Right cowl/dash panel (under hood)
AN On floor pan under jack (Quick reference label
under hood)
AD Right plenum - (View through cowl grill) (Quick
reference label under hood)
AD/AW Right plenum - (View through cowl grill) (Quick
reference label under hood)
AB Behind battery on cowl/dash panel (Quick


reference under hood)


Definitions of the body letter codes can be found on the model chart in the appropriate technical service manual.
JEEP-EAGLE

Body Vehicle Code Plate Location

YJ Left side of dash panel in the engine compartment
XJ Left radiator support in the engine compartment
MJ Left radiator support in the engine compartment
SJ Left side of the dash panel in the engine compartment
BB Right front strut tower in the engine compartment
BC Right front strut tower in the engine compartment
B2 Right center cowl/dash panel (under hood)


CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE IMPORTS

Body Vehicle Code Plate Location

AQ (Maserati) Under hood near the left rear corner
B1 (Colt) Right center cowl/dash panel (under hood)
B3 (Vista) Left front inner fender shield
B4 (RAM 50) Right center cowl dash panel
B5 (Conquest) Center cowl/dash panel
B6 (Raider) Right center cowl/dash panel


The listed paint manufacturers have service representatives who are trained in the latest refinishing methods and painting techniques. They can assist body shop personnel when necessary.

Color chip charts are available from the respective manufacturers through the local jobbers or representatives.

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE BODY SHOP FOREMAN AND/OR BODY REPAIR PERSONNEL.


POLICY: For information only.