VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the upper left corner of the dash panel, inside the windshield opening. The VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to the VIN Code Breakdown Chart below for decoding information.
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 | Other | A = Restraint System Active Front And Side Air Bags |
| 5 | Car Line | N = Crossfire (LHD) P = Crossfire (RHD) |
| 6 | Series | 6 = "S" Series |
| 6 - International | Transmission | C = 6 Speed Manual (DED) E = 5 Speed Automatic (DGU) |
| 7 | Body Style | 5 = 2DR-Convertible 9 = Specialty Coupe |
| 8 | Engines | L = 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve |
| 9 | Check Digit | See explanation in this article |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 = Model Year |
| 11 | Plant | X = Osnabruck Germany |
| 12 through 17 | Sequence Number | 6 Digit Sequential Number Assigned By Assembly Plant. |
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A vehicle safety certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The label is located on the driver door shut-face.
All communications or inquiries regarding the vehicle should include the Date of Manufacture, and the Vehicle Identification Number.
The Vehicle Safety Certification label contains the following
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Date of Manufacture (month and year)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Front
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rear
- Month Day Hour (MDH)
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All models are equipped with a Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label. DaimlerChrysler Corporation permanently attaches the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be removed without defacing the information and destroying the label. The label contains the vehicle's emission specifications and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be connected and routed according to the label.
The VECI label contains the following
- Engine family and displacement
- Evaporative family
- Emission control system schematic
- Certification application
- Spark plug type and gap
DESCRIPTION - INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart are used to identify various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument panel.
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| 1 | HIGH BEAM | 13 | REAR WINDOW WASHER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FOG LAMPS | 14 | FUEL |
| 3 | HEADLAMP, PARKING LAMPS, PANEL LAMPS | 15 | ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE |
| 4 | TURN WARNING | 16 | BATTERY CHARGING CONDITION |
| 5 | HAZARD WARNING | 17 | ENGINE OIL |
| 6 | WINDSHIELD WASHER | 18 | SEAT BELT |
| 7 | WINDSHIELD WIPER | 19 | BRAKE FAILURE |
| 8 | WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER | 20 | PARKING BRAKE |
| 9 | WINDSCREEN DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING | 21 | FRONT HOOD |
| 10 | VENTILATING FAN | 22 | REAR HOOD (DECKLID) |
| 11 | REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER | 23 | HORN |
| 12 | REAR WINDOW WIPER | 24 | LIGHTER |
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and Fastener Strength Charts below.
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DESCRIPTION - THREAD HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil®. Follow the vehicle or Helicoil® recommendations for application and repair procedures.
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE
| WARNING | USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
Fasteners and torque specifications references in this Service Information are identified in metric and SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
DESCRIPTION - METRIC SYSTEM
The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa.
| MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET | MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-lbs | X 0.11298 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 8.851 | = in-lbs |
| Ft-lbs | X 1.3558 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 0.7376 | = ft-lbs |
| Inches Hg (60° F) | X 3.377 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.2961 | = Inches Hg |
| Psi | X 6.895 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.145 | = psi |
| Inches | X 25.4 | = Millimeters (mm) | Mm | X 0.03937 | = Inches |
| Feet | X 0.3048 | = Meters (M) | M | X 3.281 | = Feet |
| Yards | X 0.9144 | = Meters | M | X 1.0936 | = Yards |
| Mph | X 1.6093 | = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | Km/h | X 0.6214 | = mph |
| Feet/Sec | X 0.3048 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.281 | = Feet/Sec |
| Mph | X 0.4470 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 2.237 | = mph |
| Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | X 0.27778 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.600 | Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) |
| 1 inch = 25 Millimeters | 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 Foot = 0.3 Meter | 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Yard = 0.9 Meter | 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers |
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart below to convert torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N.m). Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.).
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DESCRIPTION - TORQUE REFERENCES
Individual torque charts appear within many of the articles . Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications Chart below for torque references not listed in the individual torque charts.
