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:
Position |
Definition |
Character |
Description |
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1 |
Country of Origin |
1 |
United States |
3 |
Mexico |
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2 |
Manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
3 |
Make |
1 |
Chevrolet |
4? |
Vehicle Line/Series |
A |
Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic) |
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 |
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 |
?/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.
Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
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to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
Remove ...
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LDE LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
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Torque Converter Removal
Torque Converter Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Lock Pin
Warning: Lock pin must be secured into the bench fixture to
hold the transmission and prevent bodily injury.
Note: Ensure the DT ...