Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Vehicle Identification And Serial Numbers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Identification Number
G02916836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 
    1. The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle identification number plate and certification label, as shown in the illustration.

      A: Vehicle Identification Number Plate 

      B: Certification Label 

    Fig 2: Locating Engine Serial And Motor Serial Number
    G02916837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER 
    1. The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block, as shown in the illustration.

      A: Engine Serial Number 

    2. The motor serial number is stamped on the motor as shown in the illustration.

    B: Motor Serial Number 

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