Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

• BM9AY4M 
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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	B	Series	LEGACY
  2	M	Body type	M: Sedan R: Wagon
  3	9	Total engine displacement Drive system Suspension system	9: 2.5L AWD F: 3.6L AWD
  4	A	Model year	A:2010MY
  5	Y	Destination	Y: US, Canada
  6	4	Grade	4: 2.5i 5: 2.5i Premium 6: 2.5i Limited C: 2.5GT Premium D: 2.5GT Limited F: 3.6R H: 3.6R Limited K: OUTBACK 2.5i L: OUTBACK 2.5i Premium M: OUTBACK 2.5i Limited S: OUTBACK 3.6R U: OUTBACK 3.6R Limited
  7	M	Transmission, fuel feed system	9: SOHC MFI CVT M: SOHC MFI 6MT U: DOHC MFI 5AT X: DOHC MFI turbo 6MT

  The engine and transmission type are as follows.

• ENGINE 

  EJ253CDAFB 

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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 and 2	EJ	Engine type	EJ: 4 cylinders EZ: 6 cylinders
  3 and 4	25	Displacement	25: 2.5L 36: 3.6L
  5	3	Fuel feed system	3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC) 5: MFI turbo D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
  6	C	Emission regulations	A: For states not using California emission standards B: For USA C: For states using California emission standards
  7	D	Mounted transmission	C: D5AT D: 6MT (T75) U: CVT
  8 - 10	AFB	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

• TRANSMISSION 
  1. MT

     TY756WCAAA 

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     Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
     1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
     2	Y	Transmission type	Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
     3 and 4	75	Identification	75: 6MT
     5	6	Series	6:6MT
     6	W	Transmission specifications	W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
     7	C	Equipped vehicle	C: 2.5L SOHC non-turbo L: 2.5L DOHC turbo
     8 - 10	AAA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

  2. AT

     TG5D8CJAAA 

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     Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
     1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
     2	G	Transmission type	G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential
     3 and 4	5D	Identification	5D: 5AT
     5	8	Series	8: 5AT
     6	C	Transmission specifications	C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT
     7	J	Equipped vehicle	J: 3.6L DOHC non-turbo
     8 - 10	AAA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

  3. CVT

     TR690JHAAA 

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     Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
     1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
     2	R	Transmission type	R: Full-time AWD CVT
     3 and 4	69	Distance between gear center	69: CVT
     5	0	Series	0: CVT
     6	J	Transmission specifications	J: Active torque split type full-time AWD CVT
     7	H	Mounted engine	H: 2.5L SOHC non-turbo
     8 - 10	AAA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

• Rear differential 
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  Code	Reduction gear ratio	LSD
  B1	4.111	No
  B2	3.900	No
  XC	3.083	No
  XD	3.700	No
  T2	4.111	No
  TP	4.444	No

• OPTION 

  U5DC 

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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 - 2	U5	Destination	C0: Canada C5: Canada (PZEV) C6: Korea U4: USA U5: USA (for states using California emission standards) U6: USA (for states not using California emission standards)
  3	D	Option equipment	A: Cruise control B: A package, power seat, cruise control C: A package, power seat, genuine leather seat, cruise control D: A package, cruise control 6: Special edition
  4	C	Option equipment	A: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag B: Side & curtain airbag C: Winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof D: Side & curtain airbag, sunroof E: Winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain air-bag, sunroof F: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag, sunroof F: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag, sunroof H: Dark colored glass, winter pack, navigation + wide monitor, side & curtain airbag, sunroof I: Dark colored glass, winter pack, side & curtain airbag J: Dark colored glass, side & curtain airbag V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof, winter pack V: harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, winter pack Y: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag, sunroof Z: Dark colored glass, winter pack, harman/kardon audio, side & curtain airbag 1: Special edition 2: Special edition