Arrows and Symbols
This service manual uses various symbols in order to describe different service operations.
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Front of Vehicle |
| 2 | View Detail |
| 2 | View Detail |
| 3 | Ambient Air Mixed with Another Gas or Indicate Temperature Change |
| 4 | Motion or Direction |
| 5 | View Angle |
| 6 | Dimension (1:2) |
| 7 | Ambient/Clean Air Flow or Cool Air Flow |
| 8 | Lubrication Point- Oil or Fluid |
| 9 | Task Related |
| 10 | Sectioning (1:3) |
| 11 | Gas Other Than Ambient Air or Hot Air Flow |
| 12 | Lubrication Point- Grease or Jelly |
| 13 | Multidirectional Arrow |
Acronyms and Units
| Acronym | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 2WD | Two-Wheel Drive | Indicates that a vehicle has 2 driven wheels OR that a 4WD vehicle uses only 2 wheels for propulsion. So it can be the description of a vehicle configuration OR the operational mode of the drivetrain. |
| 4WD | Four-Wheel Drive | Four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously which provides better control on various surfaces. Can be used to describe the configuration of the vehicle OR as the operational mode of the drivetrain. 4WD vehicles usually can turn 2 wheels off to be in a 2WD mode. See also AWD. |
| A/C | Air Conditioning | The cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. |
| A/D | Analog to Digital | Used in context of converting electrical analog signals to digital signals. |
| ABS | Antilock Braking System | System on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking which helps the driver maintain control in heavy braking conditions. |
| AC | Alternating Current | An electrical current whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically. |
| AM | Amplitude Modulation | Method of impressing data onto an alternating-current (AC) carrier waveform. |
| APP | Accelerator Pedal Position | A pedal that controls the throttle valve. |
| AWD | All-Wheel Drive | All-wheel-drive systems are designed to function on all types of surfaces, both on- and off-road, and most of them cannot be switched off. This can also be called full-time four wheel drive. See also 4WD. |
| AWG | American Wire Gauge | American wire gauge is a standardized wire gauge system used since 1857 predominantly in the United States for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire. E.g. a wire of AWG10 has a diameter of 2.588mm, AWG20 corresponds to a diameter of 0.812mm. |
| B+ | Battery Positive Voltage | The electrical potential on the positive terminal of the battery. |
| BARO | Barometric Pressure | Atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer. |
| BCM | Body Control Module | This module supplies vehicle occupants with visual and audible information and controls various vehicle functions |
| BECM | Battery Energy Control Module | Control module used to regulate the battery voltage. |
| BPP | Brake Pedal Position | Position of the foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder. |
| CAN | Controller Area Network | Serial data connection between control modules by Bosch |
| CCM | Chassis Control Module | The module that controls various vehicle functions on the Chassis, like Engine/Trans Mount, Active Grille Air Shutter, Load Leveling, etc |
| CD | Compact Disc | A small optical disk on which data such as music, text, or graphic images is digitally encoded. |
| CNG | Compressed Natural Gas | This a substitute for gasoline or diesel fuel. It is made by compressing natural gas (which is mainly composed by methane (CH4), in a percentage range of 70% to 98%) |
| CO | Carbon Monoxide | This is a product of the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing compounds, at room temperature this is a gas. It consists of one carbon atom covalently bonded to one oxygen atom. |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide | Chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single carbon atom. |
| CPA | Connector Position Assurance | Part of an electrical connector that prevents the connector from moving out of its socket. Usually needs to be pressed to unlock the connector when disconnecting it. |
| CPP | Clutch Pedal Position | A lever operated with the foot that controls the coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism. |
| CV | Constant Velocity | Used in conjunction with CV joints, which connect two shafts at an angle while both shafts always have the same rotational speed without variations. |
| CVT | Continuously Variable Transmission | A transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios which improves fuel economy. |
| D | Drive | D on the transmission gear selector lever. |
| DAB | Digital Audio Broadcast | Technology for broadcasting of audio using digital radio (carries information via digital signal) transmission. |
| DC | Direct Current | Continuous current, constant flow of electric charge. |
| DLC | Data Link Connector | This is an electronic connector typically located underneath the driver's side dashboard, just above the pedals. The connector has 16 pins. |
| DMM | Digital Multimeter | Electronic measuring instrument that combines several functions in one unit. The most basic instruments include an ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter. |
| DOHC | Dual Overhead Camshaft | Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) are higher performance engines, they produce more power, and can run at higher speeds because they allow an engine to have four valves per cylinder. Each camshaft operates two of the valves, one camshaft handles the intake valves, and one handles the exhaust valves |
| DPF | Diesel Particulate Filter | Device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lamps | White lights mounted on the front of an automobile that automatically switch on when the key is turned and are intended for daytime use, to increase the visibility of the automobile. |
| DSCC | Distance Sensing Cruise Control | A type of cruise control that automatically maintains the distance between vehicles. |
| DSP | Digital Signal Processor | A specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. |
| DTC | Diagnostic Trouble Code | An electronic signal stored in an automotive computer, indicating the presence of a fault detected by that computer. |
| DVD | DVD | A popular optical disc storage media format the size of a CD. Used mainly for movies but also for data. DVD has no spelled out version (officially it does not mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc, it just means DVD). |
| EBCM | Electronic Brake Control Module | This module contains a microprocessor and software for antilock braking system operation. |
| ECM | Engine Control Module | This electronic module works with a vehicle's sensors and engine control devices to insure that the engine operates at maximum efficiency and performance. It performs three vital functions. Receives electronic signals from engine sensors. Analyzes the data and makes an engine performance decision (based on the pre-set parameters within the unit). Sends an "output command" to an actuator that adjusts engine performance. |
| ECT | Engine Coolant Temperature | A measure of how hot or cold the fluid which flows through the engine in order to prevent its overheating, transferring the heat produced by the device to other devices that utilize or dissipate it. |
| EEPROM | Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory | A non-volatile storage chip used in computers and other devices to store small amounts of volatile data, e.g. calibration tables or device configuration. |
| EGR | Exhaust Gas Recirculation | Is an NOx (nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide) reduction technique used in most gasoline and diesel engines. EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine's exhaust gas back to the engine cylinders. |
| EMI | Electromagnetic Interference | Electromagnetic interference (also called radio frequency interference) is a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic conduction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. |
| ESD | Electrostatic Discharge | The sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. |
| EV | Electric Vehicle | A category of vehicles that only have an electric drive system. |
| EVAP | Evaporative Emission | A system that controls the fuel fumes in the fuel tank. |
| FM | Frequency Modulation | In telecommunication this is a way to convey information over a carrier wave by varying its frequency. |
| FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | A form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. |
| GMLAN | General Motors Local Area Network | A local-area network is a computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home or vehicle. This specific type of LAN connects several controllers inside the vehicle and was developed by General Motors. |
| GPS | Global Positioning System | Satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. |
| GSM | Global System for Mobile Communications | Globally accepted standard for digital cellular communication. |
| GVW | Gross Vehicle Weight | Maximum total weight of a road vehicle or trailer that is loaded, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. |
| HD | Heavy Duty | Robust design to accommodate large work loads. |
| HID | High Intensity Discharge | A type of light that produces a bright light by using gas filled bulbs. (gas is usually mercury, metal halide, and high-pressure sodium) Uses very little battery power and is a very "cool" light. |
| HO2S | Heated Oxygen Sensor | Heated oxygen sensors have an internal heater circuit that brings the sensor up to operating temperature more quickly than an unheated sensor. An oxygen sensor must be hot (about 600-650°F) before it will generate a voltage signal. The hot exhaust from the engine will provide enough heat to bring an O2 sensor up to operating temperature. |
| HVAC | Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning | This system is sometimes referred to as climate control. Ventilation air ducts installed throughout a vehicle that supply conditioned air to a room through rectangular or round outlet vents. |
| I 2 C | Inter-Integrated Circuit | Serial data connection between Integrated Circuits (microchips) inside a control module invented by Phillips |
| IAT | Intake Air Temperature | Temperature of the air entering intake air flow system of the engine. |
| ICE | Internal Combustion Engine | An engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. |
| ID | Identification | Number or Code that identifies a component or control module. Can be written on the part or be transmitted on a bus or via radio. |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider | A company that furnishes corporations and individual consumers with various services, mainly access to the Internet. |
| ISS | Input Shaft Speed | Rotational speed of the input shaft of a transmission. |
| LAN | Local Area Network | Standard network connection PC's. |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display | A thin, flat display device made up of any number of color or monochrome pixels arrayed in front of a light source or reflector. |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode | Small light bulbs that fit easily into an electrical circuit they do not have a filament that will burn out, and they do not get especially hot. They are illuminated solely by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor material. |
| LIN | Local Interconnect Network | Computer networking bus system used within automotive network architectures. Similar to CAN, but cheaper and less powerful. |
| LPG | Liquefied Petroleum Gas | A mixture of mainly propane and butane, produced commercially and stored under pressure to keep it in a liquid state. |
| MAF | Mass Air Flow | The amount of air drawn into the engine |
| MAP | Manifold Absolute Pressure | Pressure in the engine intake system after the throttle valve referenced to a perfect vacuum. |
| MDI | Multiple Diagnostics Interface | A device used by GM dealers that enables a PC to communicate with the control modules in a vehicle. |
| MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp | An indicator of the internal status of a car engine. |
| MOST | Media Oriented Systems Transport | Serial communication bus to transmit audio and video information. |
| N | Neutral | A state of the transmission in which it is not engaged. |
| NiMH | Nickel Metal Hydride | A type of rechargeable battery that uses a hydrogen absorbing alloy for the negative electrode. |
| NOx | Nitrogen Oxides | Refers to any of the following oxygen compounds of nitrogen or a mixture of them. Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, Dinitrogen trioxide, Dinitrogen tetroxide, Dinitrogen pentoxide. |
| O2 | Oxygen | A colorless, odorless, tasteless, gaseous chemical element with the chemical symbol O and atomic number 8. |
| O2S | Oxygen Sensor | An electronic device that measures the proportion of oxygen (O2) in the gas or liquid being analyzed. |
| OBD | On-Board Diagnostic | A generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer | A producer that provides a product to its customers, who proceed to modify or bundle it before distributing it to their customers. |
| OSS | Output Shaft Speed | Rotational speed of the output shaft of a transmission. |
| P | Park | A state in which the transmission is set so one can leave the vehicle. |
| PCB | Printed Circuit Board | A thin plate on which chips and other electronic components are placed. |
| PCM | Powertrain Control Module | A control module that features the functions of both, the engine and the transmission control module. |
| PCMCIA | Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association | An international standards body and trade association with over 100 member companies that was founded in 1989 to establish standards for Integrated Circuit cards and to promote interchangeability among mobile computers where ruggedness, low power, and small size were critical. |
| PIN | Personal Identification Number | A secret numeric password shared between a user and a system that can be used to authenticate the user to the system. |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment | Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury. |
| PRNDL | Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low | Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low (automatic transmission positions). |
| PTC | Positive Temperature Coefficient | Refers to materials that experience an increase in electrical resistance when their temperature is raised. |
| PTO | Power Take-Off | A splined driveshaft, usually on a tractor or truck that can be used to provide power to an attachment or separate machine. This mechanism allows implements to draw energy from the tractor's engine. |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride | A thermoplastic copolymer. |
| PWM | Pulse Width Modulation | Square shaped type of signal that carries the information in the ratio between on and off times. |
| R | Reverse | Rearward: directed or moving toward the rear |
| RAM | Random Access Memory | A type of computer data storage. It today takes the form of integrated circuits that allow the stored data to be accessed in any order. |
| RCT | Radiator Coolant Temperature | This is the heat intensity of the radiator coolant measured in degrees. The radiator is a part of the cooling system that removes the engine heat. Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze (ethylene glycol) which lowers the freezing point of the water in the coolant system, this fluid also picks up heat from the engine and transfers it to the air. |
| RDS | Radio Data System | A standard from the European Broadcasting Union for sending small amounts of digital information using conventional FM radio broadcasts. |
| RF | Radio Frequency | A frequency or rate of oscillation within the range of about 3 Hz and 300 GHz. This range corresponds to frequency of alternating current electrical signals used to produce and detect radio waves. |
| ROM | Read-Only Memory | A class of storage media used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be modified. |
| RPO | Regular Production Option | A three digit/letter code given to parts, assemblies, and systems originally installed on the vehicle. These RPO codes designate options and are assigned by General Motors. |
| RSA | Rear Seat Audio | An auxiliary set of controls that operate the main audio system from the rear seat. Rear passengers can also operate a different media source than the front passengers. |
| RWD | Rear-Wheel Drive | A common engine/transmission layout in which the engine is in the front of the vehicle, but the front mid-engine, rear mid-engine and rear engine layouts are also used. |
| SCV | Speed Controlled Volume | The volume control is set for a desired sound level in the vehicle as the vehicle increases its speed, the sound level is adjusted. |
| SDM | Sensing and Diagnostic Module | The name given to air bag modules used in General Motors vehicles. |
| SIM | Subscriber Identity Module | Part of a removable smart card Integrated Circuit Card. This is used for mobile cellular telephone devices such as mobile computers and mobile phones. SIM cards securely store the service-subscriber key used to identify a subscriber. The SIM card allows users to change phones by simply removing the SIM card from one mobile phone and inserting it into another mobile phone or broadband telephony device. |
| SIR | Supplemental Inflatable Restraint | Technical term for the air bag. Air bag is a stretchable membrane, which inflates during an automobile accident to provide cushioning to the passenger's head and torso to prevent injury to the passengers. |
| SPI | Serial Peripheral Interface | This is an interface that enables the serial (one bit at a time) exchange of data between two devices. An SPI operates in full duplex mode. This means that data can be transferred in both directions at the same time. It is a standard bus technology like CAN or I2C. |
| SPS | Service Programming System | System that enables repair facilities to update the software in control modules. |
| SUV | Sport Utility Vehicle | A passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan. |
| SVS | Service Vehicle Soon | Indicator lamp or symbol for a malfunction related to a vehicle component or system. |
| TA | Traffic Announcement | Message spoken on radio regarding the movement of vehicles or pedestrians through an area or along a route. The buttons on radios that enable this announcements are also often labeled TA. |
| TAC | Throttle Actuator Control | A motor which moves the engine throttle plate or valve, controlled by the engine control module. A throttle plate limits the amount of air entering a internal combustion gasoline engine. |
| TAP | Transmission Adaptive Pressure | The transmission control module learns each component's characteristics and adjusts fluid pressure accordingly. |
| TCC | Torque Converter Clutch | Resides in a torque converter to connect an engine to an automatic transmission. The clutch is applied when conditions are correct to achieve a 1:1 ratio of engine crankshaft to transmission input shaft. |
| TCM | Transmission Control Module | A module that controls electronic automatic transmissions. It uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the Engine Control Module to calculate how and when to change gears in the vehicle for optimum performance, fuel economy and shift quality. |
| TDC | Top Dead Center | The piston is in its highest position relative to the combustion chamber. |
| TIS | Techline Information System | The PC-based global dealership diagnostic software that provides the technician the ability to reference the most recent service information via the service department's computer. |
| TPA | Terminal Position Assurance | An additional locking mechanism inside an electric connector that holds the pins in place. |
| TV | Television | A telecommunication system for broadcasting and receiving moving pictures and sound over a distance. |
| USB | Universal Serial Bus | A type of communication bus connection between a computer and a peripheral device. |
| VCI | Vehicle Communications Interface | A diagnostic tool that communicates to modules of multiple communication protocols in a vehicle by converting vehicle serial data into PC serial data communication. |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number | Used by manufacturers to uniquely identify motor vehicles using 17 characters. |
| VSCM | Vehicle Stability Control Module | This module uses information from several sensors to detect a loss of vehicle traction, then works with the antilock brake system to apply individual brakes to help keep the vehicle on its intended path. |
| VSS | Vehicle Speed Sensor | Sends data regarding how fast the car is traveling at the moment of driving. It is designed to be able to record the rate at which the vehicle's crankshaft is spinning. |
| WOT | Wide Open Throttle | When the throttle blade or valve is at its maximum open position, allowing maximum air to enter an internal combustion gasoline engine. |
| WLAN | Wireless Local Area Network | Standard to transmit digital data via radio frequency. |
| XM | XM (Satellite Radio) | XM Satellite Radio Holdings (XM) is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada. XM provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk, and entertainment channels, 21 regional traffic and weather channels and 23 play-by-play sports channels (2008). |
| XML | Extensible Markup Language | A markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. |
Acronyms
| Unit | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| M 2 | Square Meter | Area |
| A | Ampere | Electrical |
| Ah | Ampere Hour | Electrical |
| C | Coulomb | Electrical |
| DBm | Decibel Meter | Electrical |
| DBmV | Decibel Millivolt | Electrical |
| MV/DIV | Millivolts per Division | Electrical |
| MV/s | Millivolts per Second | Electrical |
| Ohms | Ohm | Electrical |
| V | Volt | Electrical |
| V/DIV | Volts per Division | Electrical |
| V/ms | Volts per Millisecond | Electrical |
| W | Watt | Electrical |
| Mm 3 /stroke | Cubic Millimeters per Stroke | Flow |
| Gal/h | Gallons per Hour | Flow |
| G/s | Grams per second | Flow |
| G/stroke | Grams per Stroke | Flow |
| Kg/100km | Kilograms per 100 Kilometer | Flow |
| Kg/h | Kilograms per Hour | Flow |
| Km/L | Kilometer/liter | Flow |
| L/100km | Liters per 100 Kilometers | Flow |
| L/h | Liters per Hour | Flow |
| L/min | Liters per Minute | Flow |
| MPG | Miles per Gallon | Flow |
| Mg/s | Milligrams per Second | Flow |
| Mg/stroke | Milligrams per stroke | Flow |
| Ft | Feet | Length |
| In | Inch | Length |
| M | Meter | Length |
| Mi | Mile | Length |
| Bar | Bar | Mechanical |
| Bar/min | Bars per Minute | Mechanical |
| In. H2O | Inches of Water | Mechanical |
| In. H2O/s | Inches of Water per second | Mechanical |
| KPa/s | Kilopascals per Second | Mechanical |
| N | Newton | Mechanical |
| Newton Meter | Mechanical | |
| Pa | Pascal | Mechanical |
| Pa/s | Pascals per Second | Mechanical |
| Lb ft | Pound Foot | Mechanical |
| PSI | Pound-Force per Square Inch | Mechanical |
| Counts | Counts | Misc. |
| Cycles | Cycles | Misc. |
| DB | Decibel | Misc. |
| ° | Degree | Misc. |
| °C | Degree Centigrade | Misc. |
| °CA | Degree Crankshaft Angle | Misc. |
| °F | Degree Fahrenheit | Misc. |
| °/s | Degree per Second | Misc. |
| Hz | Hertz | Misc. |
| Kbit/s | Kilobit per second | Misc. |
| Lx | Lux | Misc. |
| Ppm | Parts per Million | Misc. |
| % | Percent | Misc. |
| %/min | Percents per Minute | Misc. |
| %/sec | Percents per Second | Misc. |
| Pulses | Pulses | Misc. |
| 1 | Ratio | Misc. |
| RPM | Revolutions per Minute | Misc. |
| Steps | Steps | Misc. |
| W/m 2 | Watts per Square Meter | Misc. |
| G | G (Acceleration) | Movement |
| Km/h | Kilometers per Hour | Movement |
| M/s | Meters per Second | Movement |
| M/s 3 | Meters per Second Cubed | Movement |
| M/s 2 | Meters per Second Squared | Movement |
| MPH | Miles per Hour | Movement |
| Mm/s | Millimeters per Second | Movement |
| D | Day | Time |
| H | Hour | Time |
| Hh:mm:ss | Hour:Minute:Second | Time |
| Ms/DIV | Milliseconds per Division | Time |
| Min | Minute | Time |
| S | Second | Time |
| S/DIV | Seconds per Division | Time |
| Yy-mm-dd | Year-Month-Day (2 digits) | Time |
| Yyyy-mm-dd | Year-Month-Day (4 digits, preferred) | Time |
| M 3 | Cubic Meter | Volume |
| Gal | Gallon | Volume |
| L | Liter | Volume |
| ML | Milliliters | Volume |
| US gal | US Gallon | Volume |
| US pt | US Pint | Volume |
| US qt | US Quart | Volume |
| Kg | Kilogram | Weight |
Units
Customer Concern Verification Sheets
The GM Customer Concern Verification Sheets have been designed to improve communications between the service customer and the technician. The more clearly the technician understands the concern and its symptoms, the more likely the concern will be fixed right the first time.
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 | United States |
| 3 | Mexico | ||
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | 1 | Chevrolet |
| 4-5 | Vehicle Line/Series | A | Chevrolet Sonic LS (Automatic) |
| B | Chevrolet Sonic LS (Manual) | ||
| C | Chevrolet Sonic LT (Automatic) | ||
| D | Chevrolet Sonic LT (Manual) | ||
| E | Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Automatic) | ||
| F | Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (Manual) | ||
| 6 | Body Style | 5 | 69 - Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Notchback |
| 6 | 48 - Sedan, 4-Door, 4 Window, Hatchback | ||
| 7 | Restraint System | A | Active Manual Belts, Airbag Delete |
| C | Active Manual Belts, Airbag - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row) | ||
| D | Active Manual Belts, Airbag - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row) | ||
| E | Active Manual Belts, Airbags - Driver & Passenger - Front (1st row), & Front Seat Side (1st row), Roof Side (all seating rows) | ||
| S | Active Manual Belts, Airbags - Driver & Passenger Front (1st row), Front Seat Side (1st row) & Rear Seat Side (2nd row), Roof Side (all seating rows), Driver & Passenger knee (1st row) | ||
| 8 | Engine Type | B | RPO LUV Engine - Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, Alum, E85 Max |
| C | RPO LDE Engine - Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM) | ||
| D | RPO LFJ - Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.6L MFI, E100 Max | ||
| G | RPO LWE Engine - Gas, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW | ||
| H | RPO LUW Engine - Gas/Ethanol, 4 Cylinder, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85 | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | X | Calculated by POMS |
| 10 | Model Year | D | 2013 |
| 11 | Plant Location | 4 | Orion |
| S | Ramos Arizpe | ||
| 12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | Plant Sequence Number |
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
1.6L (LDE/LFJ) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50 (MH9) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .
M20-6 (MZ7) Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information .
Scheme 5
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is attached to the top of the front end upper tie bar which is located under the radiator opening upper cover.
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturer Name |
| 2 | Whole Vehicle Type Approval Number |
| 3 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) |
| 4 | GVW |
| 5 | Combination Weight (GVW + Braked Trailer Weight) |
| 6 | Maximum Permissible Axle Weight - Front |
| 7 | Maximum Permissible Axle Weight - Rear |
| 8 | Body Color |
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The tire placard label is located on the driver side B- pillar and displays the following assessments
- Tire size
- Tire pressure Front Rear Various loading conditions
RPO Code List
The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.
| RPO | Description |
|---|---|
| 01A | Trim Color Seat - Jet Black VAR 1 |
| 01E | Trim Color Seat - DK Titanium |
| 01K | Trim Color Seat - Brick |
| 01S | Trim Color Seat - MED Titanium |
| 02R | Trim Color Seat - MED Cashmere |
| 02Y | Trim Color Seat - Jet Black & Stitching Brick |
| 1A9 | Trim Color Door Panel - MED Cashmere |
| 1AF | Trim Color Door Panel - DK Titanium |
| 1BF | Trim Color Door Panel - Brick |
| 4AA | Interior Trim - Jet Black |
| 4AQ | Interior Trim - V DK Pewter |
| 5EA | Equipment - Package, CO2 - Reduction |
| 9L3 | Tire Spare - None |
| A33 | Window - Power Operated, Rear DRS |
| A55 | Window - Power Operated, Driver |
| A60 | Lock Control Right Rear Compartment - Lid, Tailgate, Key Activated |
| A66 | Window - Power Operated, Passenger |
| A69 | Restraint - Seat Belt Tensioner, Front, VAR. 2 |
| A70 | Restraint - Seat Belt Tensioner, Front |
| A90 | Lock Control RR CMPT - LID, REM CONT ELEC Release |
| A94 | Lock Control RR CMPT - LID, REM CONT Manual Release |
| AAL | Restraint - Knee, Bolster, LH / RH |
| ABR | Window - Manual Operated, Front Door |
| ADL | Restraint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver & Passenger, Single Stage |
| AE2 | Latch - Rear Compartment, Safety, Manual Release |
| AG5 | Adjuster Passenger Seat - Manual, 2 Way |
| AH3 | Adjuster Front Seat - Manual, 4 Way, Driver |
| AH9 | Adjuster Front Seat - Manual, 2 Way, Driver |
| AHU | Restraint Provisions - Belts, Adjuster, Height, Front |
| AJ3 | Restraint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver, Front |
| AJC | Restraint - Head, Front Seat, Up / Down Adjustment |
| AJD | Restraint - Head, Front Seat, Up / Down, Fore / Aft Adjustment, Folding Passenger |
| AJG | Restraint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver & Passenger, Front & Seat Side, Single Stage |
| AKJ | Windshield Style - Shade Band |
| AKM | Window Type - Clear |
| AKN | Window Type - Tinted |
| AKP | Window Type - Solar Absorbing |
| AL0 | Sensor Indicator - Inflatable Restraint, Front Passenger / Child Presence Detector |
| AM7 | Seat Rear - Folding |
| AMA | Seat Rear - Split Back, Folding, Headrest |
| AN1 | Seat Rear - Bench |
| AQ2 | Net - Convenience, Package |
| AQP | Restraint - Head, Rear Seat, Center |
| AR1 | Restraint System - (None) |
| AR7 | Seat - Front BKT, Standard |
| AT7 | Restraint System Rear - Seat, SHLDR, RETR, 3 Point, 3 SHLDR |
| AU3 | Lock Control - Side Door, Electronic |
| AWB | Restraint System Rear - Seat, LH and RH/ELR and CTR/2 Point |
| AXG | Window - Power Operated - Express Driver Up / Down |
| AY0 | Restraint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver and Passenger Front, Seat Side, Roof Side |
| AYC | Restraint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver & Passenger Front, Seat Side, Roof Side, Single Stage |
| AYF | Restaint System - Seat, Inflatable, Driver & Passenger Front, Front Seat Side & Rear Seat Side, Roof Side, Knee |
| B37 | Covering - Floor Mat, Front and Rear, Auxiliary |
| B9U | Lock Control RR CMPT - L/Gate REM CONT, ELEC Open / Close |
| BA8 | Compartment - Stowage, Front Seat, Passenger |
| BAH | Equipment - Security System, Immobilization, Step Two |
| BCM | Covering - Load Compartment, Movable |
| BCO | Plant Code - Bogota, Colombia |
| BGY | Plant Code - Dong Yue, China |
| BPF | Bumper Provisions - Front, Lower Spoiler Edge |
| BTT | Alarm - Remote Panic |
| BTV | Remote Start - Engine |
| BUP | Plant Code - Bupyeong 1, Korea |
| BXQ | Ornamentation - EXTR, PLR APLQ, Reveal, Black |
| C25 | Wiper System - Rear Window, Intermittent |
| C32 | Heater - Heating / Defroster System, Reinforced, Electric |
| C35 | Heater - Duct, RR PASS |
| C41 | HVAC System - Heater, Outside Air, with Fan |
| C49 | Defogger - RR Window, Electric |
| C60 | HVAC System - Air Conditioner FRT, MAN Controls |
| C7B | HVAC System - Air Conditioner FRT, HTR Core Not Required, Fan Speed Control Only |
| C80 | Switch - Directional Signal, Wiper, Reverse Mount, STRG WHL |
| C91 | Lamp - INTR, Roof, Courtesy |
| C95 | Lamp, INTR, Roof, Courtesy & Dual Reading |
| C99 | Switch - INFL RST I/P MDL MAN Suppression |
| CAI | Lamp - Tail & Stop, w/o Fog, ECE |
| CD4 | Wiper System - Windshield, Pulse, Variable Delay |
| CF5 | Roof - Sun, Glass, Sliding, ELEC |
| D05 | Arm Rest - Front Seat, Driver |
| D31 | Mirror I/S R/V - Tilt |
| D6J | Mirror I/S Front VAN - Sunshade, w/o Mirror, Passenger, w/ Mirror |
| D7A | Handle O/S Door - Body Color, Chrome Strip |
| D72 | Handle O/S Door - Black |
| D75 | Handle O/S Door - Body Color |
| D87 | Handle - O/S, L/Gate, R/CMPT, Black |
| D91 | Handle - O/S, L/Gate, R/CMPT, Color |
| D9O | Sensor - Front Airbag (EFS) - Single |
| DC8 | Mirror O/S - LH & RH, Remote Control, Manual Folding, Black |
| DG2 | Mirror O/S - LH & RH, Remote Control, Manual Folding, Color |
| DG6 | Mirror O/S - LH & RH, Remote Control, Electric, Manual Folding, Heated, Color |
| DHG | Mirror I/S Front VAN - Sunshade, Driver & Passenger, w/o Mirror |
| DL6 | Mirror O/S - LH & RH, Remote Control, Electric, Manual Folding, Color |
| DL7 | Mirror O/S - LH & RH, Remote Control, Electric, Heated, Power Folding, Color |
| DNJ | Mirror I/S Front VAN - Sunshade, w/Mirror, w/o Cover |
| DLV | Mirror I/S Front VAN - Sunshade, Driver & Passenger, w/Mirror & Cover |
| DUJ | Ashtray - Smoker's Package |
| E17 | Bumper - 2.5 mph |
| E19 | Bumper - 5.0 mph |
| E21 | Handle - I/S, Door, Chrome |
| E22 | Handle - Assist, Rear |
| E27 | Handle - Assist, Passenger |
| E3E | Handle - O/S, L/Gate, R/CMPT, Chrome |
| E7Y | Fire Extinguisher - 2 kg |
| E91 | Pocket - Front Seat Back, Passenger |
| EBL | Trim Seat - Cloth, Flash |
| EBM | Trim Seat - Cloth, Breva |
| ECE | Trim Seat - Leather (TBD1-GSV)(GMDAT) |
| F77 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.11 |
| FE1 | Suspension System - Soft Ride |
| FE4 | Suspension System - Special Ride and Handling |
| FE9 | Certification - Emission, Federal |
| FHA | Fuel System - Electronic, Returnless |
| FHB | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.47 |
| FHF | Trim Door - Hard Touch Paint |
| FHG | Trim Door - Soft Touch Paint |
| FHN | Vehicle Fuel - Gasoline E5 |
| FHP | Vehicle Fuel - Gasoline E20 |
| FHS | Vehicle Fuel - Gasoline E85 |
| FHT | Vehicle Fuel - Gasoline E100 |
| FHY | Vehicle Fuel - Diesel B10 |
| FP9 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.55 |
| FV1 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.72 |
| FV2 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.18 |
| FV5 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.19 |
| FV7 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.29 |
| FVE | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.63 |
| FVG | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.64 |
| FX1 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.94 |
| FX3 | Ride And Handling - Automatic Electronic Controlled |
| FXB | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.65 |
| FY2 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 3.74 |
| G83 | Ratio - Transaxle Final Drive 4.47 |
| GAN | Primary Color - Exterior, Switchblade Silver Met (G) 636R |
| GAR | Primary Color - Exterior, Carbon Flash Met (G) 501Q |
| GAZ | Primary Color - Exterior, Olympic White (G) 8624 |
| GBA | Primary Color - Exterior, Black (G) 8555 |
| GBE | Primary Color - Exterior, Crystal Claret Tintcoat (G) 505Q |
| GBV | Primary Color - Exterior, Cyber Gray MET (G) 637R |
| GCD | Primary Color - Exterior, Bright White (686H) |
| GCN | Primary Color - Exterior, Victory Red 9260 |
| GCO | Primary Color - Exterior, SCO Yellow (9414) |
| GCR | Primary Color - Exterior, Inferno Orange MET (502Q) |
| GCW | Primary Color - Exterior, Misty Lake Met (683R) |
| GEL | Primary Color - Exterior, Dynamic Orange Met 728R |
| GGE | Primary Color - Exterior, Super Red (G) 717R |
| GIY | Primary Color - Exterior, Galaxy Silver MET (519F) |
| GJP | Primary Color - Exterior, Grenada Black (446P) |
| GLF | Primary Color - Exterior, Space Blue Metallic 819T |
| GMN | Primary Color - Exterior, Desert Bloom (876S) |
| GOB | Primary Color - Exterior, Cherry Red MET (G) 715J |
| GQJ | Primary Color - Exterior, Grand Canyon Brown MET (894T) |
| GQM | Primary Color - Exterior, Boracay Blue MET (895T) |
| GQV | Primary Color - Exterior, Flame Red |
| GQW | Primary Color - Exterior, Urban Grey (658R) |
| J93 | Brake System - Power, FRT Disc, RR Drum, ABS, 15" |
| J94 | Brake System - Power, FRT Disc, RR Drum, 15" |
| J97 | Brake System - Power, FRT Disc, RR Drum, ABS, 14" |
| JBD | Booster - Brake, Single Rate |
| JBE | Booster - Brake, Dual Rate |
| JDE | Bumper - Front & Rear, Lightweight |
| JPW | Brake System - Power, FRT Disc, RR Drum, 14" |
| K12 | Filter - Air, Pollutant |
| K33 | Cruise Control - Automatic, Electronic, Speed Governor |
| K34 | Cruise Control - Automatic, Electronic |
| K4E | Battery - LN3, AGM, 12V, 70AH, 760 ENCCA |
| K09 | Generator - 120 Amp |
| K60 | Generator - 100 Amp |
| K97 | Generator - 80 Amp |
| KA1 | Heater - Seat, Front |
| KE3 | Knob - TRANS CONT Lever, Chrome |
| KG9 | Generator - 140 Amp |
| KI2 | Knob - TRANS CONT Lever, Polyurethane |
| KL7 | Conversion - Propane Gas (LP Gas) |
| KL9 | ENG Control - Stop/Start SYS |
| KNV | Knob - TRANS CONT Lever, Satin Silver, Chrome |
| KPK | Heater - Oil Pan |
| KPL | Cap - Fuel Fill, Locking |
| KRK | Knob - TRANS CONT Lever, Leather, Satin Silver, Chrome |
| KTD | Key - Primary Rigid, Additional Rigid |
| KTF | Key - Primary Foldable, Additional Foldable |
| KTH | Lock Control - Side Door Lock / Unlock |
| KTI | Kit, Tire - Inflator |
| KTJ | Lock Control - Side Door Lock / Unlock, Trunk Release |
| KTK | Lock Control - Side Door Lock / Unlock, Remote Start |
| KTL | Lock Control - Side Door Lock / Unlock, Trunk Release, Remote Start |
| KTM | Key - Primary Foldable, Additional Rigid |
| KTN | Equipment - Additional Key (No Buttons) |
| L2I | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.4L, MFI, L4, DOHC, FAM O, 74 KW, E85 MAX, GME |
| L2N | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.4L, MFI, L4, DOHC, FAM O, 74 KW, E20 MAX, GME |
| LCU | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, PDA, FAM A/B, GMDAT |
| LDC | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.2L, MFI, DOHC, PT-JV, Variable Camshaft Phasing |
| LDD | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Variable Camshaft Phasing, FAM 0 |
| LDE | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Camshaft Phasing, Variable Intake Module (VIM) |
| LDV | Engine - Diesel, 4 Cyl, 1.3L, L4, DI, DOHC, Turbo, 55KW, 190NM |
| LED | Engine - Gas, 4Cyl, 1.6L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, Variable Intake Module (VIM), E85 MAX |
| LFJ | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.6L, MFI, E100 MAX |
| LHD | Vehicle Drive - Left Hand Drive |
| LSF | Engine - Diesel, 4 Cyl, 1.3L, CRI, DOHC, Turbo-VGT |
| LUV | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.4L, MFI, DOHC, Turbo, VVT, ALUM, GME, E85 MAX |
| LUW | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.8L, MFI, 103KW, DOHC, E85 MAX |
| LWD | Engine - Gas, 4Cyl, 1.2L, MFI, DOHC, 51KW |
| LWE | Engine - Gas, 4 Cyl, 1.8L, MFI, DOHC, VVT, 103 KW, GME |
| M26 | Transmission - Manual 5 Speed, Opel, 65 MM, 1.96 2ND, 1.323 3RD, 0.946 4TH, 0.756 5TH, F17 (WR) |
| M97 | Shifter Interlock - Brake, TRANS |
| MDC | Molding B/S Upper - Bright |
| MEM | Transmission - Manual FWD 5 Speed, Brazil, 180MM, 3.909 1ST, 0.674 5TH (F17; UR) |
| MFH | Transmission - Manual 5 Speed, D16 M/CR |
| MH9 | Transmission - Auto 6 Speed, HMD, X24F |
| MX3 | Transmission - Manual 5 Speed, Y4M SHD, 1ST 3.667, 5TH 0.761 |
| MXP | Transmission - Manual 5 Speed, GMDAT, D16 Intermediate Semi-wide, 72MM, 3.727 1ST, 0.763 5TH |
| MZ4 | Transmission - Manual 6 Speed, Opel, 76.5 MM, 3.82 1ST, 0.615 6TH, (M32 WR) |
| MZ7 | Transmission - Manual 6 Speed, Opel, 76.5 MM, 4.273 1ST, 0.614 6TH (M20) |
| N08 | Lock Control - Fuel Filler Door, REM CONT |
| N12 | Exhaust System - Rear Exit |
| N30 | Steering Wheel - Deluxe |
| N33 | Steering Column - Tilt Type |
| N34 | Steering Wheel - Leather, 3 Spokes |
| N37 | Steering Column - Tilt, Telescoping |
| N40 | Steering - Power, Non-Variable Ratio |
| N45 | Steering Wheel - 3 Spokes |
| N54 | Steering Wheel - 3 Spokes, Sport |
| N81 | Tire Spare - Full Size |
| NA3 | Emission System - Japan |
| NCG | Lock - Electrical Child Lock System (Rear Door Latch) |
| NE1 | Certification - Emission, Geographically Restricted Registration for Vehicles up to 14,000 LBS GVW |
| NE9 | Emission System - EEC 09 |
| NF7 | Emission System - Federal, NLEV |
| NJ1 | Steering - Power, Non-variable Ratio, Electric |
| NPH | Exhaust System - Heavy Duty |
| NQU | Emission System - Korean, ULEV |
| NT3 | Emission System - EEC 00 |
| NT4 | Emission System - EEC 05 |
| NT7 | Emission System - Federal, Tier 2 |
| NU6 | Emission System - California, PZEV |
| NZA | Control - Steering Wheel, Wireless Interface, Radio & Phone, Handsfree Controls |
| ORN | Plant Code - Orion, MI, USA |
| PZY | Plate - Skid Front & Rear |
| Q1G | Tire All - 185/75R14 SL 89H BW HW1 |
| Q1H | Tire All - P195/65R15 SL 89H BW AL2 |
| Q1W | Tire All - 195/65R15 SL 91H BW HW2 |
| Q1X | Tire All - 205/55R16 SL 91H BW HW3 |
| Q3O | Tire All - P205/50R17 SL 88V BW AL3 |
| Q5I | Tire All - 205/50R17 SL 89V BW HW3 |
| Q6K | Tire All - 195/65R15 SL 91H BW HW3 |
| Q6L | Tire All - 205/55R16 SL 91H BW HW4 |
| Q8E | Jack - Mechanical, with Tools |
| QB0 | Tire All - P185/75R14 SL 89H BW ALS |
| QLG | Tire All - P205/55R16 SL 89H BW AL3 |
| QZF | Tire All - P195/65R15 SL 89H BW AL2 (Low Resistance) |
| RHD | Vehicle Drive - Right Hand Drive |
| RQ4 | Tire All - 195/65R15 SL 91H BW HW2 (Low Resistance) |
| RRB | Wheel - 14x5.5, J, Steel, Design 1 |
| RRK | Wheel - 15x6.0, J, Aluminum, Design 1 |
| RRL | Wheel - 15x6.0, J, Steel, Design 1 |
| RRV | Wheel - 16x6.0, J, Aluminum, Design 1 |
| RS7 | Wheel - 17x6.5, J, Aluminum, Design 1 |
| T39 | Lamp - Turn Signal, AUX |
| T3U | Lamp - Front Fog |
| T3W | Lamp System - Daytime Running, Reduced Intensity Low Beam |
| T3X | Lamp System - Daytime Running, Regular Intensity Low Beam |
| T43 | Spoiler - Rear |
| T44 | Alarm - Overspeed Warning, Acoustical |
| T4A | Headlamps - Halogen |
| T67 | Battery - LN3, FLA, 12V, 70AH, 512 ENCCA |
| T83 | Headlamps Control - Automatic On - Off |
| TB1 | Lamp - Tail and Stop, Korea |
| TBU | Plant Code - 6 October City, Egypt |
| TCU | License Plate - Front & Rear Mounting, ECE |
| TD1 | Reflector - Safety Triangle |
| TL6 | Grille - Radiator, Black |
| TM7 | Battery - LN2, FLA, 12V, 60AH, 438 ENCCA |
| TN9 | Battery - LN1, FLA, 12V, 50AH, 375 ENCCA |
| TR1 | Lamp - Tail & Stop |
| TR6 | Headlamps Control - Leveling System, Manual |
| TS6 | Lamp - Stop, High Level |
| TTV | Spoiler - Rear, LID / Liftgate, Sport |
| U04 | Horn - Single Note |
| U18 | Speedometer - Instrument, Kilometer |
| U25 | Lamp - Interior, Rear Compartment, Courtesy |
| U2K | Digital Audio System - S-Band |
| U58 | Radio Faceplate - Integrated Center Console |
| U68 | Display - Driver Information Center |
| U71 | Antenna - Roof, Radio |
| UBA | Antenna - Roof, Radio, GPS, Phone, S-Band XM |
| UC1 | Speedometer - Instrument, Miles |
| UC3 | Control - Steering Wheel, Radio & Phone, Redundant Controls |
| UD7 | Sensor Indicator - Rear Parking Assist |
| UDB | Display Instrument - Driver Info Enhanced (Segmented) |
| UDG | Display Instrument - Trip Odometer (Segmented) |
| UE1 | Communication System - Vehicle, G.P.S.1 |
| UE3 | Communication System - Vehicle, G.P.S.3 |
| UG7 | Theft Deterrent - Vehicle Tracking and Restart Prevention |
| UGM | Sensor Equipment - Outside Air Temperature Sensor |
| UH0 | Indicator - Seat Belt Warning , LH |
| UH1 | Indicator - Seat Belt Warning , RH |
| UH5 | Indicator - Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat |
| UH7 | Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek / Scan, CD, ETR, Clock DSP, MP3 / WMA, USB, AUX / IN, Wireless Interface |
| UJ2 | Indicator - Engine Oil Life |
| UJM | Tire Press Indicator - Manual Learn |
| UL5 | Radio - (None) |
| UM7 | Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Clock, ETR |
| UPF | Wireless Interface - Short Range, Voice REC |
| UQ9 | Speaker System - (None) |
| UQJ | Restraint Provisions - Child, ISOFIX 2 Point Only |
| UQK | Restraint Provisions - Child, ISOFIX 2 Point Only, Point / LAT CH (INC 2 Top Tether Points) |
| UQL | Restraint Provisions - Child, ISOFIX 2 Point Only, Point / LAT CH (INC 3 Top Tether Points) |
| US8 | Radio - AM/FM Stereo, Seek / Scan, CD, Auto Tone, Clock, ETR, MP3, RDS |
| USR | Receptacle - USB |
| UTJ | Theft Deterrent - Electrical, Unauthorized Entry |
| UTK | Theft Deterrent - Mechanical, Double Locking Latch |
| UW4 | Speaker System - 4, Custom |
| UW6 | Speaker System - 6, Custom |
| UY0 | Battery - LN0, FLA, 12V, 40AH, 300 ENCCA |
| V22 | Grille - Radiator, Chrome |
| V48 | Coolant - Engine Maximum Protection |
| V5M | Calibration - TCM, Neutral Idle Control |
| VD1 | Provision Options - Europe |
| VD8 | Provisions - First Aid Kit |
| VEE | Bumper Front - Body Color, Front & Rear |
| VGC | Protector - Film, Paint Etch Preventive |
| VHY | Protector - Body Sheet Metal, High Corrosion Preventive |
| VK8 | Holder - Eyeglasses |
| VKD | License Plate - Front & Rear Mounting, SAE |
| VMO | Panel Center - Instrument, Graphite Silver MET |
| VMT | Bumper - Front Low Speed, Rear Light Weight |
| VYK | Panel Center - Instrument, Jet Black |
| W1Y | Control - Steering Wheel, Radio, Redundant Controls |
| WU5 | Switch - I/P LP Dimmer |
| XL4 | Chassis - Protection Kit, Engine Compartment |
| XL7 | Frequencies Rating - 315 MHZ, Long Distance |
| XL8 | Frequencies Rating - 433 MHZ |
| XX7 | Radio - Provisions, Installation, VAR 3 |
| YF5 | Certification - Emission, California |
| YG3 | Ornamentation - EXTR, Head & Tail Lamps, Chrome Bezel |
| YG5 | Ornamentation - EXTR, Head & Tail Lamps, High Gloss Finish |
| ZAA | Tire Spare - Compact |
Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same nominal diameter, thread pitch, and strength.
A number marking identifies the OE metric fasteners except cross-recess head screws. The number also indicates the strength of the fastener material. A Posidrive® or Type 1A cross-recess identifies a metric cross-recess screw. For best results, use a Type 1A cross-recess screwdriver, or equivalent, in Posidrive® recess head screws.
GM Engineering Standards and North American Industries have adopted a portion of the ISO-defined standard metric fastener sizes. The purpose was to reduce the number of fastener sizes used while retaining the best thread qualities in each thread size. For example, the metric M6.0 X 1 screw, with nearly the same diameter and 25.4 threads per inch replaced the English 1/4-20 and 1/4-28 screws. The thread pitch is midway between the English coarse and fine thread pitches.
Scheme 8
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | English Bolt, Grade 2 (Strength Class) |
| 2 | English Bolt, Grade 5 (Strength Class) |
| 3 | English Bolt, Grade 7 (Strength Class) |
| 4 | English Bolt, Grade 8 (Strength Class) |
| 5 | Metric Nut, Strength Class 9 |
| 6 | Metric Bolts, Strength Class Increases as Numbers Increase |
The most commonly used metric fastener strength property classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The class identification is embossed on the head of each bolt. The English, inch strength classes range from grade 2 to grade 8. Radial lines are embossed on the head of each bolt in order to identify the strength class. The number of lines on the head of the bolt is 2 lines less than the actual grade. For example, a grade 8 bolt will have 6 radial lines on the bolt head. Some metric nuts are marked with a single digit strength identification number on the nut face.
The correct fasteners are available through GM SPO. Many metric fasteners available in the aftermarket parts channels are designed to metric standards of countries other than the United States, and may exhibit the following
- Lower strength
- No numbered head marking system
- Wrong thread pitch
The metric fasteners on GM products are designed to new, international standards. The following are the common sizes and pitches, except for special applications
- M6.0 X 1
- M8 X 1.25
- M10 X 1.5
- M12 X 1.75
- M14 X 2.00
- M16 X 2.00
Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
- Determine the size, the pitch, and the depth of the damaged thread. If necessary, adjust the stop collars on the cutting tool and tap to the required depth.
- Drill out the damaged threads. Clean out any chips.
- Lubricate the tap with light engine oil. Tap the hole. Clean the threads.
- Thread the thread insert onto the mandrel of the installer. Engage the tang of the insert onto the end of the mandrel.
- Lubricate the insert with light engine oil, except when installing in aluminum and install the insert.
- If the tang of the insert does not break off when backing out the installer, break the tang off with a drift.
Registered and Non-Registered Trademarks
Listed below are Registered Trademarks (®) or Non-Registered Trademarks (™) which may appear in this service manual.
| A |
|---|
| AC® |
| ACCUTURN® |
| ACDelco® |
| Active Fuel Management™ |
| Acuzinc® |
| Airbank® |
| Allison® |
| AMMCO® |
| AUTOFUSE® |
| AUTOTRAC® |
| B |
| Bendix® |
| Bluetooth® |
| BON-AMI® |
| Bosch® |
| Bose® |
| C |
| Caterpillar® |
| CAT® |
| C-Quam® |
| D |
| Delco® |
| Delco Bose® |
| Delco Electronics® |
| Delco Freedom® |
| Delco LOC II® |
| Delco Moraine® |
| Delco Remy® |
| Delco Sound® |
| Delco Supreme® |
| Delco Tech® |
| DELCORE® |
| Delphi® |
| DEX-COOL® |
| DEXOIL® |
| DEXRON® |
| DEXSTEER™ |
| DNR® |
| Dolby® |
| DR® |
| Duracell® |
| Duraguard® |
| Durastop® |
| Duramax™ |
| E |
| Eaton Corporation® |
| EMD® |
| ETR® |
| F |
| FLO-LITE® |
| G |
| General Motors® |
| GM® |
| GM Goodwrench Service® |
| GM Optikleen® |
| GM Parts™ |
| GM Pass® |
| GM Ultralite® |
| GMAC® |
| Goodwrench® |
| GTP® |
| H |
| Homelink™ |
| HYDRA-MATIC® |
| I |
| Illumination® |
| INSTA-TRAC® |
| Intune® |
| L |
| LOCTITE™ |
| Lord Fusor™ |
| M |
| MAGNASTEER® |
| Maxifuse® |
| Metripack® |
| Micropack® |
| Minifuse® |
| Mr Goodwrench® |
| N |
| Northstar® |
| O |
| OnStar® |
| Optikleen® |
| P |
| PASS-KEY® |
| PASS-KEYII® |
| PASSLOCK™ |
| PK3® |
| Posidrive® |
| Pro® |
| Q |
| Quad 4® |
| R |
| RAINSENSE™ |
| Rapid Fire® |
| S |
| ScotchBrite™ |
| Scotchguard™ |
| Signals® |
| Sikkens™ |
| Soft-Ray® |
| Solar-Ray® |
| Stabilitrak® |
| Sunrayce® |
| Superlube® |
| Syclone® |
| T |
| Tech 2® |
| Techline® |
| Teflon® |
| Tefzel® |
| Theft-I® |
| Theftlock® |
| Tiltmaster® |
| TORX® |
| Transjel® |
| Transguide® |
| Twilight Sentinel® |
| U |
| Ultralite® |
| V |
| Velcro® |
| W |
| Weatherpack™ |
Registered and Non-Registered Trademarks
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting
High Security keys are available from the service parts system.
Obtain the key code from the security card or from the GM Dealer World, Parts, Key Code Look Up system.
If you have the key code and access to a Triax-E., BD Laser or other code key cutting machine from the GM Dealer Equipment Catalog, you may cut a new key.
If you have the original key and access to a Matrix S, BD Laser or other key duplicating machine, you may duplicate the key.
If you do not have a high security key cutting machine, order the side cut key from the service parts system. Include the key code in the NOTE field. Indicate the timing and the method of the shipment.
Inspect the new key operation in the lock cylinder. Ensure the new key operates effectively.
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Coding (Free Wheeling)
Special Tools
BO-49753 Assembly Tool
Scheme 9
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8 cut positions. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining, and are not snap in.
- Hold the door lock cylinder (1) so the side with the 4 tumbler spring pockets faces up, pocket nearest to the cylinder head.
- Insert the tumbler springs (2) into the 4 spring pockets. This side uses left tumblers.
- Install the tumbler (3) for key cut position one in the slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder. Install the remaining tumblers, key cut positions 3, 5, and 7, following the key code and same process. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flush with the lock cylinder body.
- Turn the cylinder so the side with the 4 tumbler spring wells faces up. This side uses right tumblers.
- Insert the tumbler springs into the 4 spring pockets.
- The first tumbler closest to the front of the lock cylinder to be loaded will be the second key cut position, the second number in the key code. Install the remaining tumblers for the key cut positions 4, 6, and 8. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flush with the lock cylinder body.
- Insert the key and lightly lubricate the cylinder body diameter and tumbler surfaces and a small amount in the head of the cylinder using the supplied grease.
- Insert the sleeve (4) onto the cylinder assembly.
- Insert the clutch (5) and driver (6) onto the cylinder (1).
- Load the cylinder into the BO-49753 assembly tool so that the clutch (1) indexes with the notch in the opening of the tool (2).
- Load the assembly tool with the lock cylinder into a vice and tighten the vice ONLY enough to hold the tool and lock the cylinder in place.
- Insert the roll pin (7) into the driver (6) and install it using a 1/16 inch pin punch.
- Insert the buffer (8) in the case (9), verify the buffer is properly seated.
- Install the free wheel pin (11) in the sleeve (4) and clutch (5) and insert the assembly into the case (9).
- With the lock cylinder assembly installed in the case (9), install the retainer (10) and stake the retainer in place using a small punch and hammer to peen the case material onto the exposed ends of the installed retainer (10).
- Insert the key into the lock and function the lock to check for proper assembly and smooth operation.
Scheme 10
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8 cut positions. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining, and are not snap in.
- Hold the door lock cylinder (1) so the side with the 4 tumbler spring pockets faces up, pocket nearest to the cylinder head.
- Insert the tumbler springs (2) into the 4 spring pockets. This side uses left tumblers.
- Install the tumbler (3) for key cut position one in the slot nearest to the front of the lock cylinder. Install the remaining tumblers, key cut positions 3, 5, and 7, following the key code and same process. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flush with the lock cylinder body.
- Turn the cylinder so the side with the 4 tumbler spring wells faces up. This side uses right tumblers.
- Insert the tumbler springs into the 4 spring pockets.
- The first tumbler closest to the front of the lock cylinder to be loaded will be the second key cut position, the second number in the key code. Install the remaining tumblers for the key cut positions 4, 6, and 8. Press the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flush with the lock cylinder body.
- Insert the key and lightly lubricate the cylinder body diameter and tumbler surfaces and a small amount in the head of the cylinder using the supplied grease.
- Insert the sleeve (4) onto the cylinder assembly.
- Insert the assembly into the case (5).
- With the lock cylinder assembly installed in the case (5), install the retainer (6) and stake the retainer in place using a small punch and hammer to peen the case material onto the exposed ends of the installed retainer (6).
- Insert the key into the lock and function the lock to check for proper assembly and smooth operation.
Scheme 11
The ignition lock cylinder uses 8 key cut positions, 1-8. The ignition cylinder tumblers (3) are located on alternate sides of the cylinder (5). They are not snap-in and are not self-retaining. It follows the key code with the first tumbler being the first depth of the key code, closest to the head of the key.
- Hold the ignition cylinder assembly (5) so the side with the tumbler spring pocket located closest to the head of the cylinder is facing up.
- Insert the tumbler spring (7) into each of the 4 spring pockets of the cylinder assembly. This side of the cylinder used left tumblers.
- The first tumbler (3) to be loaded will be the first key cut position, which is the first number in the key code. Install the tumbler in the slot over the spring. Install the remaining right tumblers following the key code and same process, pressing the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Rotate the cylinder assembly. Insert the tumbler spring into each of the spring pockets of the cylinder assembly. This side of the cylinder used right tumblers.
- The first tumbler (3) to be loaded will be the second key cut position, the second number in the key code. Install the first tumbler in the slot over the spring. Install the remaining left tumblers following the key code and same process, pressing the tumblers in place until they are secure.
- Inspect for correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should drop flush with the lock cylinder body diameter.
- With the key in the cylinder assembly insert the round connector (6), insert the retainer spring (2) in the retainer slot located in the cylinder assembly. Insert the retainer (1) lining it up in the slot over the spring. Depress the retainer and hold.
- Insert the cylinder into the sleeve (4) as shown in the print. Make sure the actuator stays located properly in the cylinder.
- When the key is removed, the lock should stay together.
- Lightly lubricate the outside surface in the tumbler area of in the lock body and down the key slot using the provided grease. Insert and extract the key 5 times to lubricate the keyway.
- Insert the key and function the lock 3 times to distribute the grease inside the sleeve.
- Verify the key position for inserting the lock into the column.
Scheme 12
The rear compartment lid lock cylinder uses 7 of the 7 cut positions. The tumbler positions are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 3 on the other, are not self-retaining, and are not snap in.
- Tumbler spring (2) and tumbler (3) are to be assembled into the cylinder (1). In this case start with the tumbler nearest the cylinder head and work through until the last tumbler at the base. Use the key as a tool by pushing it in step by step to hold the already assembled tumblers in place.
- Check the correct loading of the tumblers by inserting the key into the cylinder. All tumblers should be flush with the lock cylinder body.
- Assemble the restoring spring (4) onto the rear of the cylinder.
- Tape the pad (5) onto the housing (6).
- Grease the housing.
- Insert the lock cylinder (1) into the housing (6). Remove the key from the cylinder.
- Install the lever (7) onto the end of the cylinder (1).
- Attach the E-ring (8) to the cylinder, then crimp it to retain the lever assembly.
- Snap the rod retainer (9) into the hole in the lever (7).
- Insert the key into the lock and function the lock to check for proper assembly and smooth operation.
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Note. The use of a LOW PROFILE LIFT ARMS SYSTEM may be required to avoid unwanted contact with the vehicle body and structure depending on lifting equipment used. Refer to the manufacturer recommendation for their applications of low profile lift arms system for their lifting equipment.
Scheme 13
| WARNING | To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist. |
| WARNING | To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death, always use the jackstands to support the vehicle when lifting the vehicle with a jack. |
| CAUTION | Perform the following steps before beginning any vehicle lifting or jacking procedure: Remove or secure all of the vehicle contents in order to avoid any shifting or any movement that may occur during the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure. The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment weight rating must meet or exceed the weight of the vehicle and any vehicle contents. The lifting equipment or the jacking equipment must meet the operational standards of the lifting equipment or jacking equipment manufacturer. Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure on a clean, hard, dry, level surface. Perform the vehicle lifting or jacking procedure only at the identified lift points. DO NOT allow the lifting equipment or jacking equipment to contact any other vehicle components. Failure to perform the previous steps could result in damage to the lifting equipment or the jacking equipment, the vehicle, and/or the vehicle contents. |
Vehicle Lifting- Frame Contact Lift
Front Lift Pads
When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the front lift pads on the rocker outer panel weld flange, as shown.
Rear Lift Pads
When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the rear lift pads on the rocker outer panel weld flange, as shown.
Vehicle Jacking
| CAUTION | When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points. |
Note. When you are lifting a vehicle with a service jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.
When using a service jack under the front of the vehicle use one of the following locations
Front of Vehicle
Place the service jack pad at the front lashing bracket with rubber or wood block.
Rear of Vehicle
Note. Place jackstands ONLY under strong and stable vehicle structures.
Place the service jack pad at the rear side rail with rubber or wood block.