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THEFT PROTECTION
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BODY CONSTRUCTION 1-28
THEFT PROTECTION
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CAUTION
When replacing a part that has the theft protection plate,
label or stamp on it, be sure that the part has either A or B
shown in the figure. It is illegal if both A and B are
attached, or neither A nor B is attached.
In order to protect against theft, a Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is attached as a plate or label to the following major parts
of the engine, transaxle and main outer panels: Engine cylinder
block, Transaxle housing, Front fender, Hood, Trunk lid,
Bumpers, Side outer panel, Doors. In addition, a theft-protec-
tion label is attached to replacement parts for main outer pan-
els. The same data is stamped into replacement parts for the
engine and the transaxle.
CAUTION
Cautions regarding panel repairs:
•
When repainting original parts, do so after first masking
the theft-protection label. After painting, be sure to peel
off the masking tape.
•
The theft-protection label for replacement parts is cov-
ered by masking tape, so such parts can be painted as
is. The masking tape should be removed after painting
is finished.
•
The theft-protection label should not be removed from
original parts or replacement parts.
.
AC704152
Theft protection plate and label
For original parts
For replacement parts
AB