Name ______Date ______Instructor ______Period ______

Project 1: Job 2—Identify and Interpret Vehicle Numbers

After completing this job, you will be able to locate and interpret vehicle and vehicle subassembly numbers. Instructions

As you read the job instructions, answer the questions and perform the tasks. Print your answers neatly and use complete sentences. Consult the proper service literature and ask your instructor for help as needed. Warning Before performing this job, review all pertinent safety information in the text and discuss safety procedures with your instructor.

Procedures

1. Obtain a vehicle to be used in this job. Your instructor may specify one or more vehicles to be used.

Locate the Vehicle Identifi cation Number (VIN), Emissions Certifi cation Label, and Refrigerant Identifi cation Label 1. Locate the vehicle identifi cation number (VIN). On all vehicles built after 1968, the VIN will be visible in the lower driver’s side corner of the windshield, Figure 2-1. On most vehicles built before 1968, the VIN will be located in the driver’s side front door jamb, Figure 2-2. Write the VIN here: ______

Figure 2-1. On all vehicles made after 1968, the VIN is located on the driver’s side of the dashboard, where it can be clearly seen through the windshield.

VIN

Figure 2-2. The VIN on this older vehicle is installed inside the driver’s side door jamb.

VIN

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2. Open the vehicle hood or engine compartment cover and locate the vehicle’s emissions certifi cation label, Figure 2-3. 3. Answer the following questions: What is the recommended spark plug gap? ______Can the ignition timing be adjusted? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, what is the recommended base ignition timing? ______Is other service information listed on the label? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, summarize the additional information: ______

Note If the vehicle is not equipped with air conditioning, skip the following step. Also, some older air-conditioned vehicles may not have a refrigerant identifi cation label.

4. Return to the engine compartment and locate the refrigerant identifi cation label, Figure 2-4. The refrigerant identifi cation label may be on an air conditioner component or on the inner fender or strut housing. What type of refrigerant is used in this vehicle?______

Figure 2-3. The vehicle’s emission certifi cation label includes important service information and specifi cations.

Figure 2-4. The refrigerant label will be installed under the hood, but not necessarily near any air conditioner components.

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Project 1: Job 2 (continued)

Note Identifi cation labels vary by manufacturer. Not all vehicles will have the same labels. Typical labels may be called calibration labels, safety certifi cation labels, or vehicle service parts labels. Needed information may be included in the certifi cation label rather than on separate labels.

5. Locate all of the vehicle identifi cation labels on the vehicle. Labels may be found on the passenger-side door or door pillar, under the vehicle hood, on the underside of the vehicle trunk lid, the tailgate of a station wagon, and on the spare tire cover. In your own words, describe the types of labels and the information that they contain: ______

Locate Major Component Identifi cation Numbers 1. Ask your instructor for information concerning which vehicle component to use for locating a component number. 2. Locate the component and record the component identifi cation number(s):

In your own words, describe the purpose of these numbers: ______

3. Close the vehicle hood, trunk, and door and park the vehicle as directed by your instructor.

Job Wrap-Up 1. Clean the work area and return any equipment to storage. 2. Did you encounter any problems during this procedure? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, describe the problems: ______

What did you do to correct the problems? ______

3. Have your instructor check your work and sign this job sheet.

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Performance Evaluation—Instructor Use Only

Did the student complete the job in the time allotted? Yes ___ No ___ If No, which steps were not completed?______How would you rate this student’s overall performance on this job? ______5–Excellent, 4–Good, 3–Satisfactory, 2–Unsatisfactory, 1–Poor Comments: ______INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE: ______

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