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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Country of Origin |
1 |
United States |
|
3 |
Mexico |
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2 |
Manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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.
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Communication Interface Module Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment.
Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment
Replacement.
Remove the instrument pa ...
Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip
Procedure
Use the appropriate tool, lift one end up and pull away from the door
flange t ...
Throttle/Idle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow through the throttle body
to ensure the correct idle. The learned airflow values are stored within the
ECM. These values are learned to adjust for production variation and will continuously
learn during the life of the ...