Engine Identification Number Location
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The engine identification number is stamped on the upper edge of the cylinder block, on the right side at the front of the engine.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING
The engine identification number consists of 11 characters.
1. Engine fuel: G: gasoline
2. Engine range: 4: inline, four-stroke, four-cylinder
3. Engine development order: E – "Alpha" engine G – "Beta" engine
4. Engine capacity: D – 1599 cm3 B – 1796 cm3 C – 1975 cm3
5. Production year: X – 1999 Y – 2000 1 – 2001 2 – 2002 6. Engine serial number: 000001 – 999999
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