Chevrolet MONTE CARLO 1998 Manual page 276

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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ASSEMBLY
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CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the er ne code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the inside of your trunk lid. It's
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
your VIN,
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the model designation,
0
paint information and
a list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
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NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle'' in the Index.