Subaru 2001 LEGACY Service Manual page 41

3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE
The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the
transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
BE9CL7R
Digits Code
1 B
2 E
3 9
4 C
5 L
6 7
7 R
The engine and transmission type are as follows:
¼ Engine
EZ30DAXBBB
Digits Code
1 and 2 EZ
3 and 4 30
5 D
6 A
7 X
8 to 10 BBB
IDENTIFICATION
SA06679F7003
Meaning
Series B: Legacy/OUTBACK
Body style E: Sedan
H: Station Wagon/OUTBACK
Engine displacement 9: 2.5 L AWD
Drive system E: 3.0 L AWD
Suspension system
Minor change 2001MY
Destination K: Right-hand drive for general market
L: Left-hand drive for general market
Y: Left-hand drive for United States, Canada, and Taiwan
Grade 3: LX
4: GL
7: GX
B: OUTBACK
C: OUTBACK— 6 cylinders
Transmission, fuel feed E: DOHC MPI 4-speed AT
system J: SOHC MPI center differential AWD
R: SOHC MPI 4-speed AT
Meaning
Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
EZ: 6 cylinders
Displacement 20: 2.0 L
25: 2.5 L
30: 3.0 L
Fuel feed system 1: D-MPI SOHC-A
2: D-MPI SOHC-B
3: MPI SOHC
D: D-MPI DOHC 6 cylinders
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
Transmission W: AWD MT
X: AWD AT
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
ID-5
Identification
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