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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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Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist: The wheel exhibits excessive runout. The wheel is bent. The wheel is cracked. The wheel is severely rusted. The wheel is severely corroded. Note: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable. ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame skid plate. Remove the front suspension frame skid plate (2). Installation Procedure ...

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement. 1 Oil Pres ...

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