1. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry and remove the plug in the right sill trim.
2. Raise soundproofing.
Identification number decoding
1 - the first three characters according to international standards indicate the manufacturer's code
2 - the fourth character indicates the version:
- 0 - non-special (usual) performance
- R - version for postal services
- J - version for Japan, etc.
- 3 - the fifth character indicates the car model (Astra)
- 4 - the sixth character indicates the generation of the model (G)
Comment. On Generation A Zafira models, positions 3 and 4 are identical to Generation G Astra models.
5 - the seventh character indicates the body kit:
- F - the simplest
- M - medium
- P - the highest
6 - the eighth and ninth characters indicate the body type:
- 08 - three-door hatchback
- 19, 69 - four-door hatchback
- 35 - station wagon
- 48 - sedan
- 75 - minivan (Zafira)
7 - the tenth character indicates the year of issue:
- W - 1998
- X - 1999
- Y - 2000
- 1 - 2001
- 2 - 2002
- 3 - 2003
- 4 - 2004
- 5 - 2005
- 6 - 2006
8 - the eleventh character indicates the location of the manufacturer
9 - the twelfth-seventeenth characters indicate the serial number of the car body.
A marking plate is attached to the rear pillar of the front right doorway.
The identification number is duplicated on the marking plate and additional information about the vehicle is applied.
Marking plate:
1 - manufacturer;
2 - model;
3 - identification number (VIN);
4 - permitted maximum vehicle weight;
5 - the permitted maximum weight of the car with a trailer;
6 - permissible load on the front axle;
7 - permissible load on the rear axle;
8 - vehicle configuration code.
The model code and engine number are stamped on the front wall of the cylinder block near the clutch or torque converter housing.
Deciphering the engine model code
The first letter is present on vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter and indicates compliance with emission standards. The next two digits indicate the engine displacement in liters (multiplied by 10). The first letter after the numbers indicates the compression ratio of the engine. The next letter indicates the type of injection system. last letter (if there) - execution option. The next two digits are the engine manufacturer. The remaining six digits (or a letter and five numbers) - serial number of the engine.
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