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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLAND ROVER2009RANGE ROVER SPORT (LS) V8-4.2L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISAPPLICATION AND ID
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-4.2L SC
Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (LS) V8-4.2L SCSECTION Application and ID
Identification Codes
VIN Number
The VIN number will be found in three locations:
1. Stamped on the side of the RH longitudinal member, rearward of the body front mounting.
2. At the bottom of the windshield glass on the LH side of the vehicle and visible from the outside.
3. UK, Europe and ROW - Not NAS/Canada -On the VIN plate attached to the bonnet locking platform.
4. NAS/Canada - On the Tire Data/Specification label attached to the front of the LH B-pillar.
Longitudinal Member VIN
Windscreen VIN
VIN number - UK, EU and ROW
VIN number - NAS and Canada
Bonnet locking platform VIN plate - Not NAS/Canada
The VIN plate contains the following information:
^ A - Reserved
^ B - Engine Description
^ C - Country
^ D - Diesel Indicator
^ E - Reserved
^ F - Headlamp Code/initial aim value - If shown
^ G - Colour code/group
^ H - Type/Approval Number - If shown
^ I - VIN Number
^ J - Gross Vehicle Weight
^ K - Gross Trailer Weight
^ L - Front Axle Weight
^ M - Rear Axle Weight VIN/Certification/Tire Data Label - NAS only
VIN/Certification/Tire Data Label - NAS only
The Certification Label contains the following VIN information:
^ A - Vehicle VIN Number
^ B - Bar code identification
VIN/Tire Pressure Specification Label - Canada only
The Tire Pressure Certification Label contains the following VIN information:
^ A - Vehicle VIN Number
^ B - Vehicle Type
Unit/Assembly Serial Number Locations
2.7 Litre V6 Diesel Engine Serial Number
The 2.7 Litre V6 Diesel Engine Serial Number is stamped on the RH side of the cylinder block.
4.4 Litre V8 and 4.2 Litre V8 SC Petrol Engine Serial Number
The 4.4 Litre V8 and 4.2 Litre V8 SC Petrol Engine Serial Number is etched into the LH side of the engine block.
Automatic Transmission Serial Number
The Automatic Transmission Serial Number is stamped on the rear LH side of the transmission casing.
Front Differential Serial Number
The Front Differential Serial Number is stamped on the underside of the differential casing and is located above the removable cross member.
Rear Differential Serial Number
The Rear Differential Serial Number is stamped on the underside of the differential casing adjacent to the front mounting.
Transfer Case Serial Number
The Transfer Case serial number is stamped on the RH side of the transfer case and may also be on a bar coded selfadhesive label attached to the case.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.