Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLES 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





All 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 PUERTO RICO





VEHICLES FOR CANADA





VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE PLATE





The vehicle information code plate is riveted to the face of the passenger's door sill.

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





For monotone color vehicles, the body color code shall be indicated.

CHASSIS NUMBER

STAMPING LOCATION





The chassis number is stamped on the front floor pan.

CHASSIS NUMBER CODE CHART





TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARD





The tire and loading information placard is located on the inside sill of the driver's door.

VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL(Except for Canada)





The vehicle safety certification label is attached to the face of the left door sill.

This label indicates the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

NATIONAL SAFETY MARK (for Canada)





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. These engine model numbers are as shown as follows.





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, Hood, Bumpers, Front end crossmember, Front fender, Doors 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:
^ When repainting original parts, do so after first masking the theft-protection label. After painting, be sure to peel off the masking tape.
^ 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.
^ The theft-protection label should not be removed from original parts or replacement parts.

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