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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 re-
leased to the general public.
BODY CODE PLATE LOCATION AND DECODING
INFORMATION
The Body Code Plate is attached to the top of the
radiator closure panel in the engine compartment.
There are seven lines of information on the body code
plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define ser-
vice information. Information reads from left to
right, starting with line 3 in the center of the plate
to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 3
DIGIT BOXES 1,2 AND 3Ð Paint Procedure
DIGIT BOXES 4 THROUGH 7Ð Primary Paint
See Group 23, Body for color codes
DIGIT BOXES 8 THROUGH 11Ð Secondary Paint
DIGIT BOXES 12 THROUGH 15Ð Interior Trim Code
DIGIT BOXES 16, 17 AND 18Ð Engine Code
² EDB = 2,5 L, 4 cylinder EFI GasÐWith Balance
Shaft
² EDF = 2.2 L, 4 cylinder EFI GasÐAutomatic or
Manual Transaxle
² EDM = 2.5 L, 4 cylinder EFI GasÐAutomatic or
Manual Transaxle
² EDN = 2.5 L, 4 cylinder EFI Flexible FuelÐAu-
tomatic Transaxle
² EDS = 2.2 L, 4 cylinder, 16 valve Turbo IIIÐMan-
ual Transaxle
² EFA = 3.0 L, V6 Gas (EFI)ÐAutomatic or Man-
ual Transaxle
² EGA = 3.3 L, V6 Gas (EFI)ÐAutomatic
² EGH = 3.8 L, V6 Gas (EFI)ÐAutomatic
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2
DIGIT BOXES 19 THROUGH 30Ð Vehicle Order Number
DIGIT BOXES 31, 32 AND 33Ð Vinyl Roof Code
DIGIT BOXES 34, 35 AND 36Ð Vehicle Shell Car Line
² APD = Shadow
² APP = Sundance
² AAC = Lebaron Sedan
² AAD = Spirit
² AAP = Acclaim
² AGV = Daytona, IROC R/T
² AJC = LeBaron Coupe/Convertible
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN
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² ACC = New YorkerÐNew Yorker LandauÐDy-
nasty (Canada)
² ACD = Dynasty
² ACY = New Yorker Fifth AvenueÐImperial
DIGIT BOX 37Ð Price Class
² E = Economy
² H = High Line
² L = Low Line
² M = Maximum
² P = Premium
² S = Special/Sport
² X = Performance Image
DIGIT BOXES 38 AND 39Ð Body Type
² 21 = Two Door Sedan
² 24 = Two Door Hatchback
² 27 = Two Door Convertible
² 41 = Four Door Sedan
² 44 = Four Door Hatchback
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGIT BOXES 40, 41, AND 42Ð Transaxle Codes
² DDM = 5-speed Manual Transaxle
² DDN = 5-speed Manual Transaxle
² DDV = 5-speed Manual Transaxle
² DGC = 3-speed Automatic Transaxle
² DGL = 4-speed Automatic Transaxle DIGIT BOX 43Ð
Market Code
² U = United States
² C = Canada
² B = International
² M = Mexico
DIGIT BOXES 44 THROUGH 60Ð Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) para-
graph for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be followed
by END. When two plates are required, the last code
space on the first plate will show CTD (for continued). When a second plate is required, the first four spaces
of each line will not be used due to overlap of the
plates.
BODY CODE PLATEÐAA, AC, AP AND AY VEHICLES
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BODY CODE PLATEÐAG AND AJ VEHICLES
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STANDARD BODY DIMENSIONS
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TORQUE REFERENCES
Individual Torque Charts appear at the end of many
Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications
and Bolt Identification Chart in this Group for torques
not listed in the individual torque charts (Fig. 4).
Torque specifications on the Bolt Torque chart are
based on the use of clean and dry threads. Reduce the
torque by 10% when the threads are lubricated with
engine oil and by 20% if new plated bolts are used. Various sizes of Torx head fasteners are used to
secure numerous components to assemblies. Due
to ever changing usage of fasteners, Torx head
fasteners may not be identified in art or text .
METRIC THREAD AND GRADE IDENTIFICATION
Metric and SAE thread notations differ slightly. The
difference is illustrated in Figure 5. Common metric fastener strength classes are 9.8
and 12.9 with the class identification embossed on
the head of each bolt (Fig. 6). Some metric nuts will
be marked with a single digit strength number on
the nut face.
SAE strength classes range from grade 2 to 8 with
line identification embossed on each bolt head. Mark-
ings corresponding to two lines less than the actual
grade (Fig. 7). For Example: Grade 7 bolt will exhibit
5 embossed lines on the bolt head.
METRIC SYSTEM
Figure art, specifications, and tightening references
in this Service Manual are identified in the metric
system and in the SAE system. During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage metric fasteners (nuts, bolts,
etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvage-
able, a fastener of equivalent specification should be
used.
Fig. 6 Metric Bolt Identification
Fig. 7 SAE Bolt Identification
Fig. 4 Grade 5 and 8 Standard Torque Specifica- tions
Fig. 5 Thread Notation (Metric and SAE)
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WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand, and one million
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Metric Prefixes
CONVERSION TABLES
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CONVERSION TABLES
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
International Symbols are used to identify controls,
displays and indicators. The symbols are used on con-
trols that are displayed on the instrument panel or
in the immediate vicinity of the operator.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
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