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General Specifications & VIN Identification

1997 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL BODY CODE (1) ENGINE ENGINE CODE (2) ENGINE ID FUEL SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM
ES300 MCV 3.0L V6 DOHC 1MZ-FE F SFI DIS
GS300 JZS 3.0L 6-Cyl. DOHC 2JZ-GE D SFI Magnetic
LS400 UCF 4.0L V8 DOHC 1UZ-FE H SFI Magnetic
LX450 FZJ 4.5L 6-Cyl. DOHC 1FZ-FE J SFI Magnetic
SC300 JZZ 3.0L 6-Cyl. DOHC 2JZ-GE D SFI Magnetic
SC400 UZZ 4.0L V8 DOHC 1UZ-FE H SFI Magnetic
(1) Body code is stamped on vehicle certification label on inside of driver's door.
(2) Engine may be identified by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is located on VIN plate on top left side of instrument panel. Engine serial number is stamped on engine. See Figure.