Fig. 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number ('04 Model)
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Fig. 2: Locating Vehicle Identification Number ('04 Model)
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Fig. 3: Identifying Engine Number Identification ('04 Model)
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Fig. 4: Identifying Transmission Number Identification ('04 Model)
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PAINT CODE REFERENCE
Code
Color
USA models
Canada models
NH-623M
Satin Silver Metallic
o
o
NH-624P
Premium White Pearl
o
NH-658P
Carbon Gray Pearl
o
B-92P
Nighthawk Black Pearl
o
o
B-502P
Indigo Blue Pearl
o
B-507P
Arctic Blue Pearl
o
B-522M
Meteor Silver Metallic
o
R-81
Milano Red
o
o
Fig. 5: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number ('05 Model)
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Fig. 6: Locating Vehicle Identification Number ('05 Model)
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Fig. 7: Identifying Engine Number ('05 Model)
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Fig. 8: Identifying Transmission Number ('05 Model)
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PAINT CODE REFERENCE
Code
Color
USA models
Canada models
NH-623M
Satin Silver Metallic
o
o
NH-624P
Premium White Pearl
o
o
NH-658P
Carbon Gray Pearl
o
o
B-92P
Nighthawk Black Pearl
o
o
B-507P
Arctic Blue Pearl
o
o
B-522M
Meteor Silver Metallic
o
R-81
Milano Red
o
Fig. 9: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number ('06 Model)
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Fig. 10: Locating Vehicle Identification Number ('06 Model)
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Fig. 11: Identifying Engine Number ('06 Model)
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Fig. 12: Identifying Transmission Number ('06 Model)
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PAINT CODE REFERENCE
Code
Color
USA models
Canada models
B-92P
Nighthawk Black Pearl
o
o
B-507P
Arctic Blue Pearl
o
o
B-536P
Royal Blue Pearl
o
o
B-538M
Glacier Blue Metallic
o
G-516P
Deep Green Pearl
o
NH-624P
Premium White Pearl
o
o
NH-658P
Carbon Gray Pearl
o
o
NH-700M
Alabaster Silver Metallic
o
o
R-81
Milano Red
o
Fig. 13: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number ('07 Model)
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Fig. 14: Locating Vehicle Identification Number ('07 Model)
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Fig. 15: Identifying Engine Number ('07 Model)
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Fig. 16: Identifying Transmission Number ('07 Model)
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PAINT CODE REFERENCE
Code
Color
USA models
Canada models
B-92P
Nighthawk Black Pearl
o
o
B-507P
Arctic Blue Pearl
o
o
B-536P
Royal Blue Pearl
o
o
B-538M
Glacier Blue Metallic
o
G-516P
Deep Green Pearl
o
NH-624P
Premium White Pearl
o
o
NH-658P
Carbon Gray Pearl
o
o
NH-700M
Alabaster Silver Metallic
o
o
R-81
Milano Red
o
Fig. 17: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number ('08 Model)
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Fig. 18: Locating Vehicle Identification Number ('08 Model)
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Fig. 19: Identifying Engine Number ('08 Model)
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Fig. 20: Identifying Transmission Number ('08 Model)
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PAINT CODE REFERENCE
Code
Color
USA models
Canada models
B-92P
Nighthawk Black Pearl
o
o
B-507P
Arctic Blue Pearl
o
o
B-536P
Royal Blue Pearl
o
o
B-538M
Glacier Blue Metallic
o
G-516P
Deep Green Pearl
o
NH-624P
Premium White Pearl
o
o
NH-658P
Carbon Gray Pearl
o
o
NH-700M
Alabaster Silver Metallic
o
o
R-81
Milano Red
o
o
Fig. 21: Locating Vehicle Identification Number
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Fig. 22: Locating Engine And Transmission Identification Number
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Fig. 23: Identifying Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (1 Of 3)
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Fig. 24: Identifying Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (2 Of 3)
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Fig. 25: Identifying Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (3 Of 3)
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Example:
'04-07 Models
Fig. 26: Identifying Emission Group Identification ('04-07 Models)
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'08 Model
Fig. 27: Identifying Emission Group Identification ('08 Models)
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'04 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2004 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2004 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
'05 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 AND CFV LEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2005 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS. EPA CERTIFICATION TEST FUEL FOR CFV: EPA UNLEADED GASOLINE.
'06 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2006 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
'07 Model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5 REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2007 MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS.
Test Group:
Fig. 28: Identifying Test Group Identification
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Evaporative Family:
Fig. 29: Identifying Evaporative Family Identification
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NOTE:
If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity can change, causing the vehicle to tip forward on the lift.
Fig. 30: Identifying Vehicle Lift Points
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To support the vehicle on safety stands, use the same support points (B and C) as for a vehicle lift. Always use safety stands when working on or under any vehicle that is supported only by a jack.
Fig. 31: Identifying Floor Jack Points
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If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with front towing hooks (A), front tie down hook slots (B), a rear towing hook (C), and rear tie down hook slots (D).
The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.
Front:
Fig. 32: Identifying Front Vehicle Towing Points
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Rear:
Fig. 33: Identifying Rear Vehicle Towing Points
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Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way of towing the vehicle.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. This method of towing the vehicle is unacceptable.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by a flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If the vehicle is damaged, and must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, or if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, do this:
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
NOTE:
To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.