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== AZ-ZBUM's Z31 US Market Registry ==

This information is from the same parts program Nissan dealers use to obtain appropriate parts for your car. All information is as your car came from the factory.

The Vin Information can be located in 4 locations on the USDM Z31 The Locations are as follows: Model plate in the engine bay of your car and the USDM F.M.V.S.S plate located in the driver door jamb by the striker, Stamped into the firewall, and lastly on the VIN Tag on the dashboard by the driver side a-pilar.

=== USDM VIN Number Arrangement ===

The Vehicle Identification Plate is located on the left front strut tower. (see the above diagram) It includes information such as the following:

* Type
* Vehicle Identification Number (chassis number)
* Model
* Body Color Code (paint)
* Trim Color Code (interior)
* Engine Model
* Engine Displacement
* Transmission Model
* Axle Model

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/VINinfo/IDplate.png

=== USDM F.M.V.S.S plate Arrangement ===

This info is located on the driver's side door jamb near the striker.

| Position # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | K | H | L | G | Z31 | J | A | T | U |

* Blank = standard roof; K = T-bar roof
* H = VG30E engine
* L = left hand drive
* Blank = 2 seater; G = 2+2 seater
* Model of car - Z31
* Blank = SF model (Canada only); J = GL model; X = GL-L model
* Blank = Manual transmission; A = Automatic transmission
* Blank = Non-turbo; T = Turbo
* N = Canada model; U = USA model; V = California model

Sample decode:
T-bar, VG30E, left-hand drive, 2+2, GL trim, auto trans, turbo, US model