Vehicle Identification Number

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - World Manufacturer Identifier

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The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Restraint Type Code

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.

F - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags
H - Active safety belts, all positions - driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags

Fig 3: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Line, Series And Body Type Code

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Engine Code

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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.

Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Check Digit Code

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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Fig 6: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Model Year Code

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

Fig 7: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Assembly Plant Code

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

Fig 8: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Production Sequence Number

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The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.