Theft Prevention - Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6 1989 Owner's Manual

Theft Prevention

This vehicle complies with the Fed­
eral Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard (49 CFR Part 541). Engine,
transmission and certain body parts
(see illustration) are labeled at the
factory, the labels show the VIN-
number of this vehicle.
Spare parts are similarly labeled at the
factory in a different location. The
labels show the letter R (for replace­
ment) instead of the VIN-number.
Note:
Do not remove these labels. These
labels are intended for parts identi­
fication in case of theft. When
replacing parts subject to labeling,
please make sure that the parts you
receive are labeled properly. This is
especially important when work is per­
formed outside of the United States.
Location of labels
1 Bumper front/rear
2 Engine hood
3 Trunk lid
4
All fenders
5 All doors
Engine*: on engine block, rear
Transmission*: on transmission,
left front
* not shown in illustration