Engine Identification
NOTE:
For repair procedures not covered in this article, see
ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
WARNING:
Under normal conditions, vehicle is in 2WD (front wheel drive) mode. Depending on detected wheel speed difference between front and rear wheels, system will instantly transmit driving force to rear wheels. Vehicle could surge forward causing injury and/or damage. Whenever service work requires spinning front or rear wheels with the engine, ensure vehicle is supported and all 4 wheels are off the ground. The real-time 4WD-dual pump system does not have a manual switch to disable 4WD system.
Engine identification number is located on exhaust side of engine block, below cylinder head water outlet. The first 5 characters (B20B4) of engine identification number identify engine type. The 2.0L engine is a 4-cylinder DOHC sequential multiport fuel-injected engine. The last 7 characters of engine identification number are the serial number.
The fourth, fifth and sixth characters (RD1) of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identify car line, body style and engine type. VIN is located at left front corner of dashboard, and on upper portion of firewall.