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The vehicle identification number

A typical plate is located at position (1) in the illustration on the right side of the bulkhead engine compartment.

Position nameplate vehicle (1) and the chassis number (2).

In addition, vehicle identification number (2) is engraved towards the middle of the bulkhead. Chassis number for some models may look like the following:

SJN BAA P10 UO XXXXX.

Some letters have the following meaning:

The first three letters indicate that it is a car Nissan.

Next "B" stands for sedan. If this place is ?�F?� it is a coupe (hatchback). Models touring this place is ?�W?�.

The next letter denotes mounted engine. "A" is used to refer to 1.6 liters, "C" to indicate a 2-liter engine.

The designation "P10" is the factory designation for a series of performances.

The next letter is always ?�U?�, as the cars are meant for European countries. Next ?�O?� has no special significance. Behind this letter is followed by the serial number of the car.

The nameplate contains important information about the permissible weight of the vehicle, ie. E. Permissible total weight, permissible weight with trailer (for example, a trailer-summer residence), the permissible load on the front and rear axle, as well as guidance on color car paint and interior trim.

The engine number is stamped on the engine block in the designated location in the illustration below on the side of the flywheel and the engine starts with the designation.

The position of the engine room.

Manual and automatic transmission also have a serial number, which is engraved in the manual gearbox in the place indicated in the illustration below.

Arrows indicate the position numbers of a transmission.

At both locations indicated by the arrows stamped the same number. In the automatic transmission number stored in the location indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

Because of the large number of versions of the model number of the chassis or the engine must always be indicated when ordering spare parts and other uncertainties relating to the vehicle. The manufacturer constantly improves the car and only thanks to the precise direction of these rooms are suitable for guaranteed delivery of your car parts.