Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 3

SECTION 0
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
Identification
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0-1
Vehicle
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0-1
Body
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0-1
Engine
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0-3
Transmission
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0-4
GENERAL INFORMATION
Only general specifications and information appear in this
section. Detailed specifications on major units are given at
the end of each respective section of this manual.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Serial number, assembly plant code, engine, exhaust, car-
buretor, style, series and model year identification can be
determined from the Manufacturer's Motor Vehicle Iden-
tification Number Plate. This plate is fastened to the upper
left instrument panel area, visible through the windshield.
The plate has embossed numerals as shown in Fig. 0-1.
NOTE: The 1972 F Series K I N . plates will be
sequenced in consecutive order starting with
J m 1 rather than 1 ml.
MAKE
/
STYLE/ YEAR
\
SEQUENCE
NUMBER
SERIES ENGINE PLANT
EXAMPLE SHOWS FIRST 1972 GRAND VlLLE
(P) 4 DOOR HARD TOP (49) WITH 455 4 BBL.
V-8 (W) BUILT AT PONTIAC PLANT
Fig.
0-1
Vehicle Identification Plate
Towing
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0-4
Ignition Lock
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0-5
Nut and Bolt Markings
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0-7
Basic Dimensions
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0-9
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Body Identification Plate
BODY IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Information as to body style, trim number, body number
and paint code may be found stamped on the Body Iden-
tification Plate (Fig. 0-2). This plate is attached to the left
side of the cowl assembly just below the rear edge of the
hood.
GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL
All models have a label on the left door end panel stating
that the car conforms to all government requirements.
NOTE: This label must not be removed.
CAR MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The various Pontiac models are identified both by names
and by "series" numbers. Fig. 0-3 shows both methods of
identification.
The letter code in the vehicle identification number shows
the plant where a given car was built (Fig. 0-4).