2013 Scion xB Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers

  1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 
    1. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle body and on the certification label as shown in the illustrations.
      Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location
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      *a Vehicle Identification Number
      Fig 2: Identifying Certification Label Location
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      *a Certification Label
  2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND TRANSAXLE SERIAL NUMBER 
    1. The engine serial number is stamped on the cylinder block of the engine and the transaxle serial number is stamped on the housing as shown in the illustrations.
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Serial Number
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      *a Engine Serial Number
      Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Serial Number
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      *a Transaxle Serial Number (E351)
      *b Transaxle Serial Number (U241E)
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  • • 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.