Engine

Vehicle Identification

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Fahrzeugidentifizierung

  • The chassis number - a - is stamped on the right strut tower.

  • The engine number - c - is stamped into the engine block above the transmission flange. The illustration shows the 1.4 L engine.

  • The data plate is located at position - b -.

Fahrzeugidentifizierung

Breakdown of the data plate:
  1. Manufacturer name

  2. Type approval number

  3. Vehicle type identification number

  4. Consecutive chassis number

  5. Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight

  6. Maximum permissible gross combination weight with trailer

  7. Maximum front axle load

  8. Maximum rear axle load

  9. Engine type

  10. Body type code number

  11. Spare parts number

  12. Diesel engines only: correct smoke absorption coefficient

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