Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 51

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.
GD9CL5R
Digits Code
1 G
2 D
3 9
4 C
5 L
6 5
7 R
The engine and transmission type are as follows:
• Engine
EJ161RX3AA
Digits Code
1 and 2 EJ
3 and 4 16
5 1
6 R
7 X
8 to 10 3AA
IDENTIFICATION
Meaning
Series IMPREZA
Body style D: 4 Door Sedan
G: Wagon
Engine displacement 4: 1.6 L FWD
Drive system 5: 1.6 L AWD
Suspension system 9: 2.0 L AWD
A: 2.0 L AWD Turbo
B: 2.0 L AWD High power turbo
E: 2.5 L AWD
Model year C: 2003MY
Destination K: Right-hand drive model market
L: Left-hand drive model market
Grade 3: BASE
4: TS
5: GX
6: RS
7: OUTBACK
8: WRX
E: STi
Transmission, fuel feed K: SOHC MPI Dual range 5-speed MT
system G: SOHC MPI 5-speed MT
R: SOHC MPI 4-speed AT
T: DOHC B MPI 4-speed AT Sport Shift
J: SOHC MPI 5-speed MT AWD
D: DOHC B MPI 5-speed MT AWD
H: DOHC B MPI 6-speed MT AWD
Meaning
Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
Displacement 16: 1.6 L
20: 2.0 L
25: 2.5 L
Fuel feed system 1: D-MPI SOHC-A
5: MPI Turbo
7: MPI High power turbo
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
Transmission W: MT
X: AT
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
ID-5
IDENTIFICATION
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