Chrysler 300M, Dodge Interpid. Manual — part 3
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the upper left corner of the upper plenum, near
the left windshield pillar (Fig. 8). The VIN consists of
17 characters in a combination of letters and num-
bers that provide specific information about the vehi-
cle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown table for decoding
information.
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN CHART
POSITION
INTERPRETATION
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1
Country of Origin
2 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
2
Make
B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
3
Vehicle Type
3 = Passenger Car
4
Passenger Safety
A = Restraint System - Active Driver and Side Airbags
H = Restraint System - Active Driver and Passenger Airbags
5
Car Line
D = Concord (U.S.,Canada, Mexico, Bux)
D = Intrepid (U.S., Mexico)
E = 300M (U.S.,Canada, Mexico, Bux)
H = Intrepid (Canada)
6
Series
3 = Medium
4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport
7 = Special
Transmission Table For Bux
W/DGL, DGX
B = 4 Speed Automatic
7
Body Style
6 = 4 Door Sedan
8
Engine
G = 3.5L V6 Cyl 24 Valve SOHC (MPI)
K = 3.5L V6 Cyl 24 valve (MPI)
M = 3.5L V6 Cyl 24 valve SOHC
R = 2.7L V6 Cyl 24 Valve DOHC (MPI)
V = 3.5L V6 Cyl 24 Valve SOHC
9
Check Digit
See explanation in this section.
10
Model Year
4 = 2004
11
Assembly Plant
H = Bramalea Assembly
12 through 17
Sequence Number
Six digit number assigned by assembly plant
Fig. 8 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN PLATE)
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - V.I.N.
3 - WINDSHIELD OPENING
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VIN CHECK DIGIT
DESCRIPTION
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.
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label is attached to
the rear shutface of the driver’s door (Fig. 9). This
label indicates date of manufacture (month and
year), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). The Month, Day and Hour of manu-
facture is also included.
All communications or inquiries regarding the
vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and
Vehicle Identification Number.
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 10) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver’s door. The label contains the
following information:
• Date of Manufacture
• Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Country Codes
• Regulation Number
• Regulation Amendment Number
• Approval Number
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be
removed without defacing information and destroying
the label.
The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
Fig. 9 VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL -
TYPICAL
Fig. 10 E-MARK LABEL
1 - COUNTRY CODE
2 - REGULATION NUMBER
3 - APPROVAL NUMBER
4 - AMENDMENT NUMBER
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MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 11) is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side rear cor-
ner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of infor-
mation:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Fig. 11 MANUFACTURER PLATE
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