Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 76

3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE
The model number plate indicates the type, V.I.N. <Ref. to ID-4, MEANING OF V.I.N., IDENTIFICATION,
Identification.>, applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color
code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
• BL5ALHJ
Digits Code
1 B
2 L
3 5
4 A
5 L
6 H
7 J
The engine and transmission type are as follows:
• ENGINE
EJ202NTAHB
Digits Code
1 and 2 EJ
3 and 4 20
5 2
6 N
7 T
8 — 10 AHB
Identification
Meaning
Series LEGACY
Body type L: Sedan
P: Wagon
Engine displacement 5: 2.0 L AWD
Drive system 9: 2.5 L AWD
Suspension system E: 3.0 L AWD
Model year A: 2004MY
Destination K: Right-hand drive model market
L: Left-hand drive model market
Grade B: 2.0 GT
H: 2.0 i
J: 2.5 i
L: 3.0 R
M: 3.0 R-A
N: 3.0 R
P: 3.0 R-A
R: OUTBACK 2.5 i
V: OUTBACK 3.0 R
W: OUTBACK 3.0 R-A
Transmission, fuel feed J: SOHC MPI 5MT
system K: SOHC MPI Dual range 5MT
L: SOHC MPI 4AT TIP
V: DOHC MPI Turbo 5AT TIP
U: DOHC MPI 5AT TIP
Meaning
Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
EZ: 6 cylinders
Displacement 20: 2.0L
25: 2.5L
30: 3.0L
Fuel feed system 2: D-MPI-NA (SOHC)-B
3: MPI-NA (SOHC)
D: MPI-NA (DOHC, H6)
X: MPI Twin scroll single turbo
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
Transmission L: 5AT without ATF cooler (with warmer function)
P: 4AT without ATF cooler (with warmer function)
S: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel)
T: 5MT (Dual mass type flywheel)
V: 4AT with ATF cooler (with warmer function) (H4), 5AT (H6)
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
ID-5
IDENTIFICATION
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