Theft Prevention; Location Of Labels - Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1989 Owner's Manual

Theft Prevention

This vehicle complies with the Federal
Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard (49 CFR Part 541). Engine,
transmission and certain body parts
(see illustration) are labeled ex factory,
the labels show the VIN-number of
this vehicle.
Spare parts are similarly labeled ex
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 identifi­
cation in case of theft. When replac­
ing parts subject to labeling, please
make sure that the parts you receive
are labeled properly. This is especially
important when work is performed
outside of the United States.

Location of labels

Bumper front/rear
1
2 Engine hood
Trunk lid
3
4 All fenders
5 All doors
Engine*:
on engine block, left rear
Transmission*:
on transmission, left front
* not shown in illustration
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