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Vehicle, Engine and Transmission, Transfer Case, Axle ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying VIN Location
G04841127Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
VIN SPECIFICATION

Position Definition Character Description
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) System 
The VIN plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.
1, 2, 3 Manufacturer 2 S 3 SUZUKI (Canada CAMI production)
4 Line D SUZUKI XL7
5 Chassis Type A, B A: AWD
B: FWD
6
7
Grade Type 11, 21, 41, 51, 71, 91 -
8 Engine Type 7 3.6L V6 SFI 60 Degree V Aluminum (RPO LY7)
9 Check Digit - Check Digit
10 Model Year 7 2007
11 Plant Location 6 CAMI
12-17 Plant Sequence Number - Plant Sequence Number
VIN Derivative Characters 
All engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial VIN. This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions.
1 Division S Suzuki
2 Model Year 7 2007
3 Plant Location 6 CAMI
4-9 Plant Sequence Number - Plant Sequence Number
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN.
AF33-5 M09-M45 Transaxle ID and VIN Derivative Locations 
Refer to TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .
3.6L LY7 Engine ID and VIN Derivative Locations 
Refer to ENGINE IDENTIFICATION .