The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate (1) is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 3 | Oldsmobile |
4-5 | Carline/Series | GR GS | Aurora V8 Aurora V6 |
6 | Body Style | 6 | Four-Door Sedan |
7 | Restraint System | 2 4 | Active Manual Belts With Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint Frontal Active Belts Manual w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraints Frontal and Side |
8 | Engine Type | C H | RPO L47, 4.0L, V8, MFI, DOHC RPO LX5, 3.5L, V6, MFI, DOHC |
9 | Check Digit | X | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 2 | 2002 |
11 | Plant Location | 4 | Orion, MI |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 000001 | Plant Sequence Number |
