1. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER & LABEL LOCATIONS
The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Numbers) is used to classify the vehicle.
• POSITIONING OF THE PLATE LABEL FOR IDENTIFICATION
• ENGINE
|
(1) |
Engine serial number (Punch mark) |
|
(2) |
Engine type (Cast) Crankcase upper side |
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
|
(1) |
AT Type and Transmission serial number label |
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION
|
(1) |
Transmission serial No. |
|
(2) |
MT type label |
• REAR DIFFERENTIAL
The meaning of the V.I.N. is as follows:
• For Europe, Australia and other countries (without GCC participating countries and China)
]JF1SG5LW47G063001[
The large parentheses (][) located in front and back are stop marks.
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 — 3 |
JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: For European countries (without Australia) JF2: For Australia |
|
4 |
S |
Car line |
S: Forester |
|
5 |
G |
Body type |
G: Wagon |
|
6 |
5 |
Displacement |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD |
|
7 |
L |
Steering position |
K: RHD (Right handed steering model) L: LHD (Left handed steering model) |
|
8 |
W |
Engine and transmission |
D: DOHC turbo full-time AWD 5 speed MT E: DOHC MFI 4 speed AT K: SOHC MFI full-time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT R : SOHC MFI 4 speed D-AT T: DOHC turbo 4 speed D-AT W: DOHC MFI full-time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT |
|
9 |
4 |
Drive type |
3: Full-time AWD single-range 4: Full-time AWD dual-range 5: AWD AT |
|
10 |
7 |
Model year |
7: 2007MY |
|
11 |
G |
Factory location |
G: FHI (Gunma) |
|
12 — 17 |
063001 |
Serial number |
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• For Saudi Arabia, China (KS, EH)
]JF1SG93MX7J063001[
The large parentheses (][) located in front and back are stop marks.
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 — 3 |
JF1 |
Manufacturer body area |
JF1: For Saudi Arabia (KS) |
|
4 |
S |
Car line |
S: Forester |
|
5 |
G |
Body type |
G: Wagon |
|
6 |
9 |
Displacement |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD |
|
7 |
3 |
Grade |
2: 2.0X 3: 2.5X 4: 2.5XT |
|
8 |
M |
Restraint |
M: Manual belt, dual airbags N: Manual belt, dual airbags, side airbags |
|
9 |
X |
Check digit |
0 — 9 &X |
|
10 |
7 |
Model year |
7: 2007MY |
|
11 |
J |
Transmission type |
H: Full-time AWD 4 speed AT J: Full-time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT |
|
12 — 17 |
063001 |
Serial number |
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The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.
SG5EL2W
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 |
S |
Series |
S: Forester |
|
2 |
G |
Body type |
G: Wagon |
|
3 |
5 |
Engine displacement Drive system Suspension system |
5: 2.0 L AWD 9: 2.5 L AWD |
|
4 |
E |
Minor change |
E: 2007MY |
|
5 |
L |
Destination |
K: RHD (Right handed steering model) L: LHD (Left handed steering model) |
|
6 |
2 |
Grade |
2: 2.0X 4: 2.5X 6: 2.5XS 9: 2.5XT |
|
7 |
W |
Transmission, fuel feed system |
D: DOHC turbo full-time AWD 5 speed MT E: DOHC MFI 4 speed AT K: SOHC MFI full-time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT R : SOHC MFI 4 speed D-AT T: DOHC turbo 4 speed D-AT W: DOHC MFI full-time AWD dual-range 5 speed MT |
The engine and transmission type are as follows.
• ENGINE
EJ204LYQJB
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 and 2 |
EJ |
Engine type |
EJ: 4 cylinder |
|
3 and 4 |
20 |
Displacement |
20: 2.0 L 25: 2.5 L |
|
5 |
4 |
Fuel feed system |
3: MFI Non-turbo (SOHC) 4: MFI Non-turbo (DOHC) 5: MFI turbo F: LPG (DOHC) |
|
6 |
L |
Exhaust regulations |
L: Lead-free STEP-IV N: Lead-free STEP-III |
|
7 |
Y |
Transmission |
E: MT (flexible AWD) P: 4AT (without ATF warmer function) S: MT (flexible) V: 4AT (with ATF warmer function) |
|
8 |
Q |
Minor change |
Q: 2007MY |
|
9 — 10 |
JB |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details. |
• TRANSMISSION
TY755VB7AA
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 |
T |
Transmission |
T: Transmission |
|
2 |
Y |
Transmission type |
Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential V: Full-time AWD AT VTD Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT |
|
3 and 4 |
75 |
Identification |
75: MT 1B: AT |
|
5 |
5 |
Series |
5: MT 5: D-AT |
|
6 |
V |
Transmission specifications |
L: Full-time AWD 4 speed AT MPT M: Full-time AWD 4 speed AT VTD V: Full-time AWD 5 speed MT with viscous coupling center differential single-range X: Full-time AWD 5 speed MT with viscous coupling center differential dual-range |
|
7 |
B |
Mounted body |
B: 2.5 L DOHC turbo (for K4, KS, KA) F: 2.5 L SOHC G: 2.5 L DOHC turbo T: 2.0 L DOHC |
|
8 |
7 |
Minor change |
7, 8: MT (Initial letter is 3) W: D-AT (Initial letter is Z) |
|
9 — 10 |
AA |
Detailed specifications |
Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details. |
• REAR DIFFERENTIAL 1
VA1REK
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 |
V |
For AWD |
V: AWD |
|
2 |
A |
Type |
A: A type |
|
3 |
1 |
Hypoid gear diameter mm (in) |
1: 152 (6.0) |
|
4 |
R |
Install locations |
R: Rear |
|
5 |
E |
Reduction gear ratio |
E: 4.111 F: 4.444 |
|
6 |
K |
Variety of specifications |
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• REAR DIFFERENTIAL 2
FF
|
Code |
Reduction gear ratio |
LSD |
Oil temperature switch |
|
FF |
4.111 |
Viscous |
Exists |
|
JP |
4.111 |
Viscous |
None |
|
CF |
4.444 |
Viscous |
None |
|
XR |
4.111 |
Viscous |
None |
|
XS |
4.444 |
Viscous |
None |
• Option code
ECXO
|
Digits |
Code |
Meaning |
Details |
|
1 — 2 |
EC |
Destination |
EC: For Europe (LHD model) EK: For Europe (RHD model) EL: For Italy, Germany ER: For Hong Kong EH: For China KA: For Australia KS: For GCC countries K4: For Middle and South America |
|
3 — 4 |
XO |
Vehicle main options |
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