Special Tools Ordering Information
The special service tools shown in this service manual that have product numbers beginning with J, SA or BT are available for worldwide distribution from
OE Tool and Equipment Group
Kent-Moore
28635 Mound Road
Warren
MI, U.S.A
48092-3499
Phone: 1-800-345-2233 or 586-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 am-7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Fax: 1-800-578-7375 or 586-578-7321
The TECH 2 scan tool and accessories can be purchased through
Dealer Equipment and Services
5775 Enterprise Dr.
Warren
MI, U.S.A
48092-3463
Phone: 1-800-GM-TOOLS or 586-574-2332
Monday through Friday
8:00 am-6:00 pm EST
Fax: 1-586-578-7205
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle (1). The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle
Scheme 3
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 5 | U.S.A. |
| 2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
| 3 | Make | Z | Saturn |
| 4-5 | Carline/Series | A | ION |
| 6 | Body Style | 1 5 | Two-Door Coupe 37 Four-Door Sedan 69 |
| 7 | Restraint System | 5 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint, Frontal and Side |
| 8 | Engine Type | F | RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI 2.0L (LSJ) MFI DOHC, SC, ALUM. |
| 9 | Check Digit | Check Digit | |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
| 11 | Plant Location | Z | Spring Hill, TN |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System
| Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| All engines and transmissions are stamped or laser etched with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
| 1 | Division | G-Z | Saturn |
| 2 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
| 3 | Plant Location | Z | Spring Hill, TN. |
| 4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | 1000001 | |
| A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN. | |||
VIN Derivative Characters
4T40-E/4T45-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
2.0L (LSJ) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.0L (LSJ).
2.2L (L61) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
Scheme 4
| Callout | Description |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Certification Label The vehicle certification label is located on the driver door and displays the following assessments: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle and everything it carries. The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Include the following items when figuring the GVW: The base vehicle weight (factory weight) The weight of all vehicles accessories The weight of the driver and the passengers The weight of the cargo | |
| 1 | Name of Manufacturer |
| 2 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
| 3 | Gross Axle Weight Rating (FRONT, REAR) |
| 4 | Canadian Safety Mark (w/RPO Z49) |
| 5 | Certification Statement |
| 6 | Vehicle Class Type (Pass Car, etc.) |
| 7 | Vehicle Identification Number |
| 8 | Date of Manufacture (Mo/Yr) |
| Tire Placard The tire placard label is located on the center pillar and displays the following assessments | |
| 9 | Specified Occupant Seating Positions |
| 10 | Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight |
| 11 | Original equipment tires size |
| 12 | Tire pressure, Front, Rear, and Spare (Cold) |
| Service Parts ID Label The vehicle service parts identification label is located in the rear compartment under the spare tire cover. The label is used to help identify the vehicle original parts and options. | |
| 13 | Model Designation |
| 14 | Order Number |
| 15 | Exterior Color |
| 16 | Paint Technology |
| 17 | Vehicle Identification Number |
| 18 | Wheel Base |
| 19 | Part Number Location |
| Anti-Theft Label | |
| 20 | Federal law requires that General Motors label certain body parts on this vehicle with the vehicle identification number (VIN). The purpose of the law is to reduce the number of motor vehicle thefts by helping in the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. Labels are permanently affixed to an interior surface of the part. The label on the replacement part contains the letter R, the manufacturer's logo, and the DOT symbol. The anti-theft label must be covered before any painting, and rustproofing procedures, and uncovered after the procedures. Failure to follow the precautionary steps may result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard and possible suspicion to the owner that the part was stolen. |
Label - Vehicle Certification, Tire Place Card, Anti-Theft and Service Parts ID