Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the

This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration.

Engine Identification

The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See“Engine Specifications” under Capacities and Specifications  for the vehicle's engine code.

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