Model Number Plate - Subaru Forester 2003 Service Manual

3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE

The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the
transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
SG5AL1K
Digits Code
1 S
2 G
3 5
4 A
5 L
6 1
7 K
The engine and transmission type are as follows:
• Engine
EJ201NWUAA
Digits Code
1 and 2 EJ
3 and 4 20
5 1
6 N
7 W
8 U
9 to 10 AA
IDENTIFICATION
Meaning
Series S: FORESTER
Body type G: Wagon
Engine displacement 5: 2.0L AWD
Drive system 9: 2.5L AWD
Suspension system
Minor change A: Initial
Destination K: RHD (Right-hand drive)
L: LHD (Left-hand drive)
Grade 1: 2.0X
3: HUNTER Ver
5: 2.0XT
7: 2.5X
Transmission, fuel feed R: SOHC MPI 4-speed AT
system K: SOHC MPI Full-time AWD 5-speed MT Dual range
D: DOHC Turbo Full-time AWD 5-speed MT
P: DOHC Turbo 4-speed AT
Meaning
Engine type EJ: 4 cylinders
Displacement 20: 2.0L
25: 2.5L
Fuel feed system 1: D-MPI SOHC-A
5: L-MPI Turbo
Emission control
Transmission W: MT
X: AT
Minor change U: Initial
Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.
ID-5
IDENTIFICATION
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