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MANUFACTURER PLATE - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . 2 Vehicle Identification Number - . - . - . - . - 1

The document provides information about vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and labels for a Chrysler Neon. It states that the VIN can be found through the windshield and contains 17 characters with specific vehicle information. An E-mark label on the driver's door contains the date of manufacture and vehicle identification information. It also notes that a manufacturer plate in the engine compartment contains the VIN and weight ratings.

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MANUFACTURER PLATE - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . 2 Vehicle Identification Number - . - . - . - . - 1

The document provides information about vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and labels for a Chrysler Neon. It states that the VIN can be found through the windshield and contains 17 characters with specific vehicle information. An E-mark label on the driver's door contains the date of manufacture and vehicle identification information. It also notes that a manufacturer plate in the engine compartment contains the VIN and weight ratings.

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
E-MARK LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MANUFACTURER PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be
viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument panel next to the left A-pillar
on left-hand-drive vehicles (Fig. 1) and through the
windshield at the upper right corner of the instrument panel next to the right A-pillar on right-handdrive vehicles (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. 2 VIN Plate Location RHD

E-MARK LABEL
An E-mark Label (Fig. 3) is located on the rear
shut face of the drivers door. The label contains the
following information:
Date of Manufacture
Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Country Codes
Regulation Number
Regulation Amendment Number
Approval Number

Fig. 1 VIN Plate Location LHD


VIN CHECK DIGIT
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a check
Digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check
digit is used by the manufacturer and government
agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and
official documentation. The formula to use the check
digit is not released to the general public.

Fig. 3 E-Mark Label

INTRODUCTION

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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)


VIN DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

Country of origin

1 = United States

Make

C = Chrysler

Vehicle Type

3 = Passenger Car

Passenger Safety

E = Active Restraints, Driver and Passenger Airbags

Car Line

S = Neon

Series

M = DD5 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Body Style

7 = 4 Door Pillared Hardtop

Engine

C = 2.0L 4 Cyl. 16V SOHC

Check Digit

See explanation in this section.

10

Model Year

V = 1997

11

Assembly Plant

D = Belvedere Assembly

12

Build Sequence

6 Digit number assigned by assembly plant

A = 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

MANUFACTURER PLATE
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 4) is located in the
engine compartment on the right side of the radiator
closure panel crossmember adjacent. The plate contains five lines of information:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)

Fig. 4 Manufacturer Plate

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