Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates the type, V.I.N. Refer to MEANING OF V.I.N. , IDENTIFICATION, Identification. applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

• BL9FYJJ 
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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	B	Series	LEGACY
  2	L	Body type	L: Sedan P: Wagon
  3	9	Engine displacement Drive system Suspension system	9: 2.5 L AWD E: 3.0 L AWD
  4	F	Model year	F: 2009MY
  5	Y	Destination	Y: U.S. Canada
  6	J	Grade	C: 2.5 GT Limited D: OUTBACK 2.5 XT Limited F: 2.5 GT spec. B H: 2.5 i J: 2.5 i BASE K: 2.5 i Limited L: 3.0 R Limited N: 3.0 R P: OUTBACK 2.5 BASE S: OUTBACK 2.5 i T: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited U: OUTBACK 3.0 R V: OUTBACK 3.0 R Limited W: OUTBACK 2.5 i LTD-LLB
  7	J	Transmission, fuel feed system	D: DOHC MFI Turbo 5MT J: SOHC MFI 5MT H: DOHC MFI Turbo 6MT L: SOHC MFI 4AT TIP U: DOHC MFI 5AT TIP V: DOHC MFI Turbo 5AT TIP

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

• ENGINE 

  EJ253CSFFB 

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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 and 2	EJ	Engine type	EJ: 4 cylinder EZ: 6 cylinders
  3 and 4	25	Displacement	25: 2.5 L 30: 3.0 L
  5	3	Fuel feed system	3: MFI Non-turbo (SOHC) 5: MFI turbo D: MFI Non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
  6	C	Emission control	A: For states not using California emission standards B: For USA C: For states using California emission standards
  7	S	Mounted transmission	C: D-5AT E: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel, Wide angle damper type disc wheel) F: 6MT (Flywheel 0230) P:4AT S: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel)
  8 - 10	FFB	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

• Transmission

1. MT

   TY758VCAAA 

   VIN CODE REFERENCE
   
   

   Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
   1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
   2	Y	Transmission type	Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
   3 and 4	75	Identification	75: 5MT 85: 6MT
   5	8	Series	6:6MT 8: 5MT
   6	V	Transmission specifications	V: Full-time AWD 5MT single range with viscous coupling center differential W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
   7	C	Mounted vehicle	C: 2.5 L SOHC W: 2.5 L DOHC Turbo
   8-10	AAA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

2. AT

   TZ1B8LCEBA 

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   Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
   1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
   2	Z	Transmission type	G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential Z: Full-time AWD 4AT MPT
   3 and 4	1B	Identification	1B:4AT 5D: 5AT
   5	8	Series	7:5AT 8:4AT
   6	L	Transmission specifications	C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT L: Full-time AWD MPT 4AT
   7	C	Mounted vehicle	C: 2.5 L SOHC Sedan, Touring wagon F: 2.5 L SOHC OUTBACK V: 3.0 L DOHC W: 2.5 L DOHC Turbo
   8 - 10	EBA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.

• REAR DIFFERENTIAL 
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  Code	Reduction gear ratio	LSD
  CD	4.444	Viscous
  CF	4.444	Viscous
  EW	3.900	Viscous
  HY	3.545	Torsen
  JE	4.111	Viscous
  T1	3.900	None
  T2	4.111	None
  TP	4.444	None
  XJ	4.111	None
  XT	3.083	Viscous
  XU	3.272	Viscous
  XZ	3.083	Viscous

• OPTION 

  U5DC 

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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 - 2	U5	Destination	CO: Canada U4: U.S. For USA U5: U.S. For states using California emission standards U6: U.S. For states not using California emission standards
  3	D	Option equipment	3: Cruise control, Power pack D: Vehicle dynamics control (VDC), Cruise control E: Vehicle dynamics control (VDC), Cruise control, Power pack U: Cruise control
  4	C	Option equipment	B: None C: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag H: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof, Navigation system, Dark colored glass K: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof, Navigation system W: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof