Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART PLATE
Vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LIST
VEHICLES FOR USA
VEHICLES FOR FEDERAL EMISSION REGULATION:
VEHICLES FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION:
VEHICLES FOR CANADA:
VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE
The vehicle information code plate is riveted onto the cowl top outer panel in the engine compartment.
The plate shows model code, engine model, transaxle model and body color code.
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 driver's door.
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
The engine model is stamped on the cylinder block.
The engine model number is as shown as follow.
The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number.
THEFT PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is attached as a plate or label to the following major parts of the engine and transaxle, as well as main outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing, Fender, Doors, Liftgate, Side outer panel, Hood, Bumpers, Front end structure bar In addition, a theft-protection label is attached to replacement parts for the body outer panel main components, and the same data is stamped into replacement parts for the engine and the transaxle.
CAUTION: Cautions regarding panel repairs:
1. When repainting original parts, do so after first masking the theft-protection label. After painting, be sure to peel off the masking tape.
2. The theft-protection label for replacement parts is covered by masking tape, so such parts can be painted as is. The masking tape should be removed after painting is finished.
3. The theft-protection label should not be removed from original parts or replacement parts.
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