Mitsubishi Stealth 1994 Import Service Manual page 13

INTRODUCTION AND MASTER TROUBLESHOOTING - Vehicle identification
heft protection label
For original parts
For replacement parts
ENGINE MODEL STAMPING
1. The engine model number is stamped at the front side on
the top edge of the cylinder block as shown in the
following:
Engine model
2. The engine
serial number is stamped near the engine
model number, and the serial number cycles, as shown
below.
Engine serial number
AA0201 to YY9999
THEFT PROTECTION
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) is stamped in, or attached as a label to, the
following major parts of the engine and transaxle, as well as
main outer panels:
Engine cylinder block, Transaxle housing, Fender, Door, Quar-
ter panel, Hood, Liftgate, Bumpers
In addition, a theft-protection label is attached to replacement
parts for the body outer panel main components, and the same
data are stamped into replacement parts for the engine and the
transaxle.
Cautions regarding panel repairs:
1. When repainting original parts, do so after first mask-
ing the theft-protection label, and, after painting, be
sure to peel off the masking tape.
2. The theft-protection label for replacement parts is
covered by masking tape, so such parts can be painted
as is. The masking tape should be removed after
painting is finished.
3. The theft-protection label should not be removed from
original parts or replacement parts.
Engine displacement
3.0 dm3 (181.4 cu.in.1
Number cycling
AA0201 - - - - + AA9999
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