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:
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Position |
Definition |
Character |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Country of Origin |
1 |
United States |
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3 |
Mexico |
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2 |
Manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
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3 |
Make |
1 |
Chevrolet |
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4? |
Vehicle Line/Series |
A |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic) |
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B |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Manual) |
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C |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Automatic) |
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D |
Chevrolet Sonic LT (Manual) |
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E |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Automatic) |
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F |
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Manual) |
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6 |
Body Style |
5 |
69 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Notchback |
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6 |
48 − Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Hatchback |
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|
7 |
Restraint System |
A |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag Delete |
|
C |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row) |
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D |
Active Manual Belts, Airbag − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row) |
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|
E |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags − Driver & Passenger − Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows) |
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S |
Active Manual Belts, Airbags ?Driver & Passenger Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) & Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Driver & Passenger knee (1st row) |
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|
8 |
Engine Type |
B |
RPO LUV Engine ?Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, Alum, E85 Max |
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C |
RPO LDE Engine ?Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM) |
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|
D |
RPO LFJ − Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L MFI, E100 Max |
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|
G |
RPO LWE Engine ?Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW |
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H |
RPO LUW Engine ?Gas/Ethanol, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85 |
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9 |
Check Digit |
X |
Calculated by POMS |
|
10 |
Model Year |
D |
2013 |
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11 |
Plant Location |
4 |
Orion |
|
S |
Ramos Arizpe |
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12?7 |
Plant Sequence Number |
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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.
Transmission System Description and Operation
Fluid Pump Selective MeasurementFront Side Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement
Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle Clip
Procedure
Use the appropriate tool, remove the clip from handle.
2
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Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement
Rear Window Washer Nozzle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the inside high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp
Replacement.
1
Rear Window Washer Nozzle
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Hill descent control switch
WARNING
In the Nissan Armada, never rely exclusively on the hill descent control
system to regulate vehicle speed on steep downhill slopes. Always maintain full
control of the vehicle and be prepared to apply the brake pedal when necessary.
Extra caution is required when driving on ...