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2.2 L VIN, 4 Engine VIN Derivative Location


Object Number: 1051736  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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched on the oil filter bowl (2).


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    • 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.

3.0 L VIN, 6 Engine VIN Derivative Location


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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 (1) locations for the VIN.