Dodge Dakota (R1). Manual - part 178

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is

attached to the top left side of the instrument panel
(Fig. 2). The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding
chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.

VIN DECODING INFORMATION

POSITION

INTERPRETATION

CODE = DESCRIPTION

Country of Origin

1= USA

Make

B = Dodge

Vehicle Type

7 = Truck

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

F = 4001-5000 lbs.

G = 5001-6000 lbs.

H = 6001-7000 lbs.

Vehicle Line

G = Dakota

Dakota Sport

Dakota 4x4

L = Dakota

Dakota Sport

Dakota 4x2

Series

2 = Dakota

Dakota Sport

Dakota SLT

Body Style

2 = Club Cab

A = Quad Cab

6 = Conventional Cab

Engine

P = 2.5L
X = 3.9L

N=4.7L

Y = 5.2L
Z = 5.9L

Check Digit

Model Year

1=2001

Assembly Plant

S = Warren Truck Assembly

12 Thru 17

Vehicle Build Sequence

Assembly Sequence

Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

1 - VIN

INTRODUCTION

VECI LABEL

DESCRIPTION

All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI

label. This label is located in the engine compart-
ment (Fig. 3).

The VECI label contains the following:
• Engine family and displacement

• Evaporative family

• Emission control system schematic

• Certification application

• Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)

• Idle speeds (if adjustable)

• Spark plug and gap
The label also contains an engine vacuum sche-

matic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for
sale in the state of California and the country of
Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the
English and French languages. These labels are per-
manently attached and cannot be removed without
defacing information and destroying label.

BODY CODE PLATE

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION AND DECODING

A metal body code plate is attached to the floor pan

under the passenger seat. Remove the passenger
seat, door sill scuff plate and pull back the carpet to
access the body code plate. There are seven lines of
information on the body code plate. Lines 5, 6, and 7
are not used to define service information. Informa-

tion reads from left to right, starting with line 4 in
the center of the plate to line 1 at the bottom of the
plate (Fig. 4).

The last code imprinted on a vehicle code plate will

be followed by the imprinted word END. When two
vehicle code plates are required, the last available
spaces on the first plate will be imprinted with the
letters CTD (for continued).

When a second vehicle code plate is necessary, the

first four spaces on each row will not be used because
of the plate overlap.

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 4

DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12

Vehicle Order Number

DIGITS 13, 14, AND 15

Open Space

DIGITS 16, 17, AND 18

Car Line Shell
• AN1 = Dakota 4 X 2

• AN5 = Dakota 4 X 4

DIGIT 19

Price Class
• L = Dakota (All)

DIGITS 20 AND 21

Body Type
• 31 = Dakota Club Cab (130.9 in. Wheel Base)

• 61 = Dakota (111.9 in. Wheel Base)

• 62 = Dakota (123.9 in. Wheel Base)

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 3

DIGITS 1,2, AND 3

Paint Procedure

Fig. 3 VECI Label Location

1 - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL

Fig. 4 Body Code

INTRODUCTION

DIGIT 4

Open Space

DIGITS 5 THROUGH 8

Primary Paint
Refer to Group 23, Body for color codes.

DIGIT 9

Open Space

DIGITS 10 THROUGH 13

Secondary Paint

DIGIT 14

Open Space

DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18

Interior Trim Code

DIGIT 19

Open Space

DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22

Engine Code
• EPE = 2.5 L 4 cyl. MPI Gasoline

• EHC = 3.9 L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline

• ELF = 5.2 L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline

• ELM = 5.9 L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 2

DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3

Transmission Codes
• DDK = 5–Speed Manual (NVG 1500)

• DDQ = 5–Speed Manual (AX15)

• DDC = 5–Speed Manual (NVG 3500)

• DGK = 4–Speed Automatic (42RE)

• DGW = 4–Speed Automatic (44RE)

• DGT = 4–Speed Automatic (46RE)

DIGIT 4

Open Space

DIGIT 5

Market Code
• B = International

• C = Canada

• M = Mexico

• U = United States

DIGIT 6

Open Space

DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) para-

graph for proper breakdown of VIN code.

BODY CODE PLATE—LINE 1

DIGITS 1 THROUGH 6 Body-in-white assembly sequence.

DIGITS 7 THROUGH 9

Open Space

DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12 Cargo box code

• XBS = Sweptline

DIGITS 13 THROUGH 16

Open Space

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
PLATE

DESCRIPTION

The Equipment Identification Plate (Fig. 5) is

located at the left, front of the inner hood panel. The
plate lists information concerning the vehicle as fol-
lows:

• The model.

• The wheelbase.

• The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

• The T.O.N. (order number).

• The optional and special equipment installed on

the vehicle.

Refer to the information listed on the plate when

ordering replacement parts.

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

DESCRIPTION

The graphic symbols illustrated in the following

International Control and Display Symbols Chart
(Fig. 6) are used to identify various instrument con-
trols. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis-
plays that are located on the instrument panel.

Fig. 5 Equipment Identification Plate—Typical

INTRODUCTION

BODY CODE PLATE (Continued)

FASTENER IDENTIFICATION

GRADE/CLASS IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

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 (Fig. 7)
and Fastener Strength Charts (Fig. 8).

FASTENER USAGE

DESCRIPTION

WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.

Figure art, specifications and tightening torque ref-

erences in this manual 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 use.

DESCRIPTION

Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using

a Helicoil

t. Follow the manufacture recommendation

for application and repair procedures.

Fig. 6 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

High Beam

Rear Window Washer

Fog Lamps

Fuel

Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps

Engine Coolant Temperature

Turn Warning

Battery Charging Condition

Hazard Warning

Engine Oil

Windshield Washer

Seat Belt

Windshield Wiper

Brake Failure

Windshield Wiper and Washer

Parking Brake

Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting

Front Hood

Ventilating Fan

Rear hood (Decklid)

Rear Window Defogger

Horn

Rear Window Wiper

Lighter

INTRODUCTION

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS (Continued)

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