The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate 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 | 6 | Cadillac |
4-5 | Carline/Series | Y | XLR |
6 | Body Style | 3 | Two Door Convertible |
7 | Restraint System | 2 4 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System Frontal and Side |
8 | Engine Type | A | RPO LH2, 4.6L, V8, SFI, DOHC |
9 | Check Digit | - | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 4 | 2004 |
11 | Plant Location | 5 | Bowling Green, KY |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | 600001 | Plant Sequence Number |