Engine Number/Engine Characteristics

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ENGINE NUMBER

NOTE:

The Engine Number -arrow B- Is Visible, If The Housing For The Charge Air Cooler Is Removed.

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The First 3 Digits Of The Engine Code -arrow A- Are Visible, When The Engine Cover Is Removed.

The engine serial number ("engine code" and "serial number") is located on the front of the cylinder block on the left side -arrow B-.
Engine codes beginning with "C" are four-digit.
The first three digits of the engine code stand for displacement and the mechanical structure of the engine. They are stamped in the cylinder block, including the serial number.
The fourth digit describes the engine output and torque and depends on the engine control module.

NOTE:

The Four Digit Engine Code Is On The Type Plate, Vehicle Data Label And Engine Control Module.

The Location Of The VIN Tag, Type Plate And Vehicle Data Label:

The VIN can be found in the following places: in the MMI, under the windshield on the driver side on the vehicle data label and it is also stamped into the right suspension strut tower.

The Type Plate is located on the door pillar on the front passenger side. Note vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.

The Vehicle Data Label is located in the luggage compartment under the luggage compartment floor cover in the spare tire well, on the left side in the direction of travel.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Refer to the appropriate service information and/or ENGINE NUMBER .