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Lotus Service Notes
Introduction VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & ENGINE NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the chassis in the right hand front wheelarch area, viewable with the front wheels turned to right full lock, and is also printed on a label stuck to the inside of the chassis sideframe alongside the driver's seat. 1ZZ and 2ZZ engine numbers are marked on a vertical patch at the right hand side of the rear face of the cylinder block, adjacent to the clutch housing. On the 1ZR engine, the number is stamped on the left hand front of the cylinder block, alongside the alternator, and is prefaced by ‘1ZR’. Both V.I.N. and engine numbers should always be quoted with any vehicle enquiries, as Factory records are filed against V.I.N., and specification change points are identified by V.I.N. or engine number. The vehicle licence plate should be disregarded in this context as it may not accurately reflect vehicle age, and may also be changed during the car’s life. The V.I.N. comprises 17 characters, coded in accordance with European Economic Community (EEC) and National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) directives. For change point identification in Service Notes, Service Bulletins and Service Parts Lists, typically, only characters 10 (model year), and 14 to 17 (serial number) will be quoted.
V.I.N. ON
CHASSIS
ohs119a
V.I.N. LABEL
ohs104
1ZZ/2ZZ ENGINE NUMBER ohs133 :2 5 1ZR ENGINE NUMBER
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