FIG. 2TypicuI Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) TabFairlune Shown I VEHICLE WARRANTY NUMBER The vehicle warranty number is the first line of numbers and letters appearing on the Warranty Plate (Fig. 1). The Warranty Plate is riveted to the left front door lock face panel. The first number indicates the model year. The letter following the model year number indicates the manufacturing assembly plant. The next two numbers designate the Body Serial Code followed by a letter expressing the Engine Code. The group of six digits remaining on the first line indicate the Consecutive Unit Number. VEHICLE DATA The vehicle data appears on the second or lower line on the Warranty Plate. The first two numbers and a letter identify the Body Style. A letter or a num ber appears next indicating the Exterior Paint Color followed by a number- letter combination designating the Interior Trim. To the right of this code ap- N 1673-A ' ' r pears the Date Code indicating the date their le was manufactured. A two- , , digit number next designates the district Ill which the car was ordered and may appear in conjunction with a Domestic Special Order or Foreign Special Order number when applicable. The final two spaces indicate the Rear Axle r Ratio (numbers for regular axles, letters for lockingrtypes) and the Transmis- l sion type (numbers for manual, letters for automatic). OFFICIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes will be stamped on an aluminum tab that wrllbe riveted to the instrument panel close to the Windshield on the passenger srde of the vehicle and will be visible from outside (Fig. 2). . I