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Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

Position

Definition

Character

Description

1

Country of Origin

1

United States

3

Mexico

2

Manufacturer

G

General Motors

3

Make

1

Chevrolet

4?E

Vehicle Line/Series

A

Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic)

B

Chevrolet Sonic LS (Manual)

C

Chevrolet Sonic LT (Automatic)

D

Chevrolet Sonic LT (Manual)

E

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Automatic)

F

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Manual)

6

Body Style

5

69 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Notchback

6

48 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Hatchback

7

Restraint System

A

Active Manual Belts, Airbag Delete

C

Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row)

D

Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row)

E

Active Manual Belts, Airbags − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows)

S

Active Manual Belts, Airbags ?EDriver & Passenger Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) & Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Driver & Passenger knee (1st row)

8

Engine Type

B

RPO LUV Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, Alum, E85 Max

C

RPO LDE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM)

D

RPO LFJ − Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L MFI, E100 Max

G

RPO LWE Engine ?EGas, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW

H

RPO LUW Engine ?EGas/Ethanol, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85

9

Check Digit

X

Calculated by POMS

10

Model Year

D

2013

11

Plant Location

4

Orion

S

Ramos Arizpe

12?E7

Plant Sequence Number

?E/p>

Plant Sequence Number

1.6L (LDE/LFJ) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.

6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 (MH9) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.

M20-6 (MZ7) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Transmission Identification Information.

Valve Lifter Replacement
Special Tools EN-845 Suction Device For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement. Not ...

Engine Cooling
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Other materials:

Cylinder Head Removal
Loosen the 12 cylinder head bolts in the sequence as shown. Use the following procedure: Loosen the cylinder head bolts 90 degrees. Loosen the cylinder head bolts 180 degrees. Note: Do not damage the guide sleeves (4) and (5). R ...

Timing Belt Inspection
Special Tools EN-6340 Locking Tool EN-6628-A Locking Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal. Set the crankshaft balancer in the ...

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads. Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652 holder to hold the automatic tran ...

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