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2.2 L VIN 4 Engine VIN Derivative Location


Object Number: 741597  Size: SH

The engine code letter is the eight digit of the VIN, which identifies the engine.

Stick-on labels attached to the engine, laser etching, or stamping in the engine block indicate the engine unit number/build code date.

The primary location for the engine ID is on front of the rocker cover (1).

The primary (2) and secondary (3) hand stamp locations for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

2.0 L Engine VIN Derivative Location


Object Number: 1339175  Size: SH

Identification can be made through the use of the Broadcast Code label on the engine front cover (1) and the use of the partial VIN etched on the oil filter bowl (2).


Object Number: 825124  Size: SH
    • Barcode (1)
    • Sequence Number (2)
    • Day (3)
    • Month (4)
    • Year (5)
    • Engine Assembly Plant (6)
    • Broadcast Code (7)
    • Part Designation (8)
    • Engine Assembly Number (9)
    • Broadcast Code (10)

The partial VIN identifies the specific vehicle by sequence number.