Vehicle identification numbers
Modifications are a continuing and unpublicized process in vehicle
manufacturing. Since spare parts manuals and lists are compiled on a nu-
merical basis, the individual vehicle numbers are essential to correctly
identify the component required.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This very important identification number is stamped on a plate at-
tached to the left side of the dashboard, just inside the windshield on the
driver’sskfeofthevehicle(seeillustration).TheVIN alsoappearsonthe
Vehicle Certificate of Title and Registration. It contains information such
as where and when the vehicle was manufactured, the model year and the
body style.
Chassis number
The chassis number is stamped on the frame under the vehicle, near
the right rear shock absorber
Engine identification number
The engine ID number consists of two parts: a model number and a
serial number. On four-cylinder engines, it is located on the right side of
the engrne In oneof two places: 1) on a machined surface at the front car-
ner of the block, just below the number one spark plug (2.6L engine) or
2) at the lower right front corner of block (2.ClL and 2.4L engine) (see illus-
trations). On V6 engines, the ID number is located on a pad at the right
side of the block (see illustration).
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The vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is visible from outside
the vehicle through the driver’s side sf the windshield
On 2.6L four-cylinder engines, the identification number
is located on a machined surface at the right front
corner of the block, just below the cylinder head
Location of the identification number on 2.OL and 2.4L
four-cylinder engines
V6 engine ID number location
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