Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and certification label, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Number Plate And Certification Label
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  A
  
  Vehicle Identification Number Plate
  
  B
  
  Certification Label
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER
1. The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Serial Number
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  Engine Serial Number
2. The transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Serial Number Stamped On Housing
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  B
  
  Transaxle Serial Number