1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 274
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Vehicle -dentification Number (VIN) L Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on your spare tire cover. It's very helpful if youever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, the model designation, e ENGINE A 9 7 CODE MODEL YEAR f \ PLANT ASSEMBLY paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment. is not removed from the vehicle. This is the legal identifierfor your Chevrolet.It appears on a plate in the front comer of the instrument panel, on Be sure that this label the driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels andthe certificates of title and registration. Engine Iden ...~ ~ -. .-on The 8th character your VIN is the enginecode. This m code willhelp you identify your engine, specifications and replacementparts. 6-53