Buick Regal: Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and
Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the
vehicle. The VIN plate is
located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen
through the windshield
from the outside of the vehicle:
2.0L (LTG) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Engine Identification.
3.6L (LGX) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Engine Identification.
Automatic Transmission - 9T50 (M3D) and 9T60 (M3T) Transmission ID and VIN
Derivative
Location
Transmission Identification Information.
Automatic Transmission - Aisin AF50-8 (MRC) Transmission ID and VIN
Derivative Location
Transmission Identification Information.
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION, TIRE PLACARD, ANTI-THEFT, AND SERVICE PARTS ID
LABEL
Vehicle Certification Label
The vehicle certification label is located on the left hand side of the B
pillar and displays the
following assessments:
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
- The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle and
everything it carries. The
gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Include the
following items when figuring the GVW:
- The base vehicle weight (factory weight)
- The weight of all vehicles accessories
- The weight of the driver and the passengers
- The weight of the cargo
- Name of Manufacturer
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (Front, Rear)
- Canadian Safety Mark (w/RPO Z49)
- Certification Statement
- Vehicle Class Type (Pass Car, etc.)
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Date of Manufacture (Mo/Yr)
Tire Placard
The tire placard label is located on the forward portion of the center pillar
and displays the
following assessments:
- Specified Occupant Seating Positions
- Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight
- Tire Pressure, Front, Rear, and Spare (Cold)
- Original Equipment Tire Size
Service Parts ID Label
The vehicle service parts identification label is located in the rear
compartment attached to the left
side of the spare tire well. The label is use to help identify the vehicle
original parts and options.
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Engineering Model Number (Vehicle Division, Line, and Body Style)
- Interior Trim Level and Decor
- Exterior (Paint Color) WA Number
- Paint Technology
- Special Order Paint Colors and Numbers
- Vehicle Option Content
Anti-Theft Label
- The Federal law requires that General Motors label certain body parts on
this vehicle
with the VIN. The purpose of the law is to reduce the number of motor
vehicle thefts
by helping in the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Labels are permanently affixed to an interior surface of the part. The label
on the
replacement part contains the letter R, the manufacturer's logo, and the DOT
symbol.
The anti-theft label must be covered before any painting, rustproofing
procedures,
and uncovered after the procedures. Failure to follow the precautionary
steps may
result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention
Standard and
possible suspicion to the owner that the part was stolen.
RPO CODE LIST
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Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most
metric fasteners are
approximate in diameter to equivalent English fasteners. Make replacements using
fastene
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
1.
WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning.
NOTE: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructi
The internal lock cylinder only uses 4 of the 8 cut positions, 5 - 8. The
tumbler positions are on both
sides, are not self-retaining, and are not snap in.
1.
NOTE: All lock cylinders for side mille
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Typical Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Hose Routing Diagram
Edit to add FLVV info below. Necessary to reorder call-outs from #8 on
because of art work call out directions. Must be
in a clockwise numeric order.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve
Purge Tube Check Valve, Turbo-C
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
CAUTION: Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. Apply and release the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal
becomes firm to deplete the
power vacuum brak