Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND FRAME NUMBER
1. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and the certification label, as shown in Fig 1 . The frame number is stamped on the front floor pan under the driver's seat.
1. Vehicle Identification Number Plate
2. Certification Label
3. Frame Number
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number Plate
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER
1. The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine and the transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing as shown in Fig 2 .
1. Engine Serial Number
2. Transaxle Serial Number
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Serial Number And Transaxle Serial Number
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