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VIN Definition

1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
3 - Indicates Type of Vehicle.
4 & 5 - Indicates Model.
6 & 7 - Indicates Body Style.
8 - Indicates Modification.
9 - Indicates Check Digit.
10 - Indicates Model Year.
11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
12 thru 17 - Indicates Plant Sequence Number.

MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION

VIN Code	Model Year
J	1988
K	1989
L	1990

Fig 1: Engine Code Location (2.2L)

G119553