2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner's Manual - Page 307
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Manual
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Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label in the trunk, on the driver side, near the spare tire cover. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will find the following: VIN Model designation Paint information Production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on 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 and the certificates of title and registration. 5-89