Engine Number/Engine Specifications

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Engine Number

NOTE:

The engine number -arrow B- is visible, when the housing for the charge air cooler is removed.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Number

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The first 3 digits of the engine code -arrow A- are visible, when the engine cover is removed.

The engine serial number ("engine code" and "serial number") are located on the front of the cylinder block on the left side -arrow B-.
Engine codes beginning with "C" are four letters long.
The first three positions of the engine code stand for displacement and the mechanical engine structure. They are stamped in the cylinder block, including the serial number.
The fourth position represents the engine output and torque and is dependent on the engine control module.

NOTE:

The four digit engine code is on the type plate (market-specific), vehicle data label and engine control module.

Component locations of the type plate (market-specific) and vehicle data label. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .

Engine Specifications

Refer to ENGINE OVERVIEW .