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Vehicle identification
Nameplate is located on the right-hand B-pillar under the door lock. The chassis number is stamped on the bulkhead but the current production numbers displays the type, year of the model and the place of its production. He also applied to the protective coating of the dashboard near the windshield, so it can be easily read from the outside. The nameplate provides information on the name of the manufacturer and its symbol, the registration number, identification number (VIN) of the car chassis, the permissible total weight, the permissible total weight of a trailer, the permissible load on the front axle, the permissible load on the rear axle. The identification number (VIN) of the car chassis, embossed on the body, according to the EC standard 17-digit serial number, and in addition to the vehicle displays the code number of the model, year and place of production, the international designation of the manufacturer.
| Fig. 1. Location of the identification number on the VR6 engine
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At the 2.8-liter VR6 engine serial number and code name of the engine (AAA) stamped on the front of the cylinder block (Fig. 1). Besides code designation (AAA) VR6 engine as shown on the nameplate with the designation of the car model, and on the cylinder head cover has a sticker with the serial number of the engine.
| Fig. 2. Location of the identification number on the 2.0-liter engine (arrow)
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In a 2-liter engine ADY code designation and the serial number stamped on the left side of the cylinder block (Fig. 2). The engine serial number is located on the protective cover of the timing belt. The code designation (ADY) type of engine and shown on the nameplate with the designation of car model.
| Fig. 3. Location code mark on the gearbox: arrow 1 shows the location where the code number; arrow 2 - the place where the designated type of gearbox
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Transmission also has a code number. Its location on the transmission indicated by the arrow 1 (Fig. 3), it indicates the type of transmission. In the place of the arrow 2, it is reported on a gearbox in question. On the side of the gearbox is also stamped its code number, which is also on the nameplate. When ordering spare parts, please specify the exact model name and number of the chassis, as well as possible the number and year of manufacture of the engine. This will significantly speed up the receipt of the order and to avoid mistakes in it. Only when you specify the numbers mentioned spare parts supplier will be able to sell the spare parts corresponding to the specific model Sharan or a Galaxy.
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