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VIN Code Description

V.I.N. PLATE LOCATION:




MODEL YEAR AND ENGINE IDENTIFICATION:






To identify any engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.

1 MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION: When shown as part of the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.), the year is indicated by the last digit of the model year or as a code letter.

2 ENGINE CODE LOCATION: Refer to V.I.N. plate illustration. The engine code is indicated as a letter or number.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION 1982:






3 ENGINE CODE: In the vertical "CODE" column, find the engine code determined in Step 2.

4 ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: On the line where the engine code appears, read to the right to identify the engine.