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VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
(VECI) LABEL
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
BODY CODE PLATE
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 1) is
attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The label also lists:
• Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Type of vehicle.
• Type of rear wheels.
• Bar code.
• Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
• Paint and Trim codes.
• Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-
face.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
A-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decod-
ing chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE . . . . . . . . 8
DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fig. 1 VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL -
TYPICAL
The Vehicle Identification
imprinted on the:
• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
INTRODUCTION 1
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