1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 297

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the undersidethe spare tire of if cover. It's very helpful you ever need to order parts. On this labelis: yourVIN, I ENGINE/1997 T \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT 0 the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment. 0 This isthe legal identifierfor your Buick.It appears on a platein the front corner of the instrument panel, on the Be sure that this label not removed from the vehicle. is driver's side.You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. VIN also The appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service t Prs a labels andthe certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and redacement ~ a r t s . 6-60