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Vehicle Identification Number: Description

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument panel next to the A-pillar. See Fig 1 or Fig 2. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to the VIN DECODING INFORMATION  Table to interpret VIN code.

Fig 1: VIN Location - LHD
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1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - A-PILLAR
3 - VIN LOCATION
Fig 2: VIN Location - RHD
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1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - A-PILLAR
3 - VIN LOCATION