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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2003300M V6-3.5L VIN MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISAPPLICATION AND IDBODY CODE PLATE
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN M
Body Code Plate
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Body Code Plate
Fig. 1 Body Code Plate:
Fig. 2 Body Code Plate Location:
LOCATION AND DECODING
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 1) is located in the engine compartment on the battery tray front side (Fig. 2). There are seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information. Information reads from left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 3
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary Paint.
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGIT 13 AND 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
- EER = 2.7 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOFIC, Gasoline, Aluminum Block (MPI)
- EGG = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOFIC, High Output, Gasoline, Aluminum Block (MPI)
- EGK = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC, High Output, Gasoline, Aluminum Block (MPI)
- EGJ = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC, High Output, Gasoline, Aluminum Block
- EGC = 3.5 L, Six Cylinder, 24 Valve, SOHC, Magnum, Gasoline, Aluminum Block
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE - LINE 2
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13, THROUGH 15
Vinyl Roof Code
DIGITS 16 AND 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
- LH
DIGITS 20
Carline
- C = Chrysler
- D = Dodge
- Y = Chrysler
DIGIT 21
Price Class
- E = Economy
- H = High Line
- L = Low Line
- M = Mid Line
- P = Premium
- S = Special/Sport
- x = Performance Image
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
- 41 = Four Door Sedan
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transaxle Codes
- DGX = 42LE 4-Speed Electronic Automatic Transaxle
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
- C = Canada
- B = International
- M = Mexico
- U = United States
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
- (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - DESCRIPTION) for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be followed by END. When two plates are required, the last code space on the first plate will indicate (CTD).
When a second plate is required, the first four spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of the plates.
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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.