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Vehicle Identification

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Fig 1: VIN Plate Location
GM65474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle (1). The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Vehicle Identification

Position Definition Character Description
1 Country of Origin 1 U.S.A.
2 Manufacturer G General Motors
3 Make 1
2
Chevrolet
Pontiac
4-5 Carline/Series J/C
J/F
J/H
J/B
Cavalier
Cavalier, Cavalier Sedan
Cavalier, Z24
Sunfire Sedan
6 Body Style 1
5
Two-Door Coupe 37
Four-Door Sedan 69
7 Restraint System 2 Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal
8 Engine Type F RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI
9 Check Digit - Check Digit
10 Model Year 4 2004
11 Plant Location 7 Lordstown, OH
12-17 Plant Sequence Number 100001
500001
Chevrolet
Pontiac